Job Description

Officer, Purchasing
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality : Any Nationality
Experience : null
Industry Type : OIL & GAS
Functional Area : Purchasing Department
Date Posted : 10 - Jan - 2025
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Job Purpose:
Perform purchasing activities includes reviewing purchase requests, participate in negotiation with the suppliers, technical evaluations and commercial assessments to contribute in supporting the business operations at an optimized cost.
Key Accountabilities

• Perform purchasing activities and participate in discussions with the users and suppliers to clarify techno-commercial aspects of the tenders with emphasis on total cost factors and maximum savings to the Company.
• Review and identify purchase requests (like the long-term pricing agreements) to procure various types of materials and equipment required for different locations including the Head Quarter in a cost effective manner.
• Participate in price negotiation with the suppliers as per the guidelines of the delegation of authority and Company's policies and procedures.
• Conduct/ participate in the necessary studies to identify the suitable sources of supply for the continuous availability of the required items to meet the business needs.
• Review / participate in the technical evaluation of bids and commercial assessment as per the company purchasing procedures.
• Prepare purchase orders and related amendments, as required, for approval and further processing.
• Coordinate with the Logistics for the timely delivery of materials. Ensure the settlement of purchase order discrepancies in coordination with all concerned parties for proper close out.
• Participate in reviewing and updating the procurement processes and procedures in alignment with the business objectives.

Desired Candidate Profile
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or an equivalent degree in Supply Chain Management.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 4 years of experience in the procurement functions within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Good understanding of purchase requisitions, purchase agreements' preparation, supplier review and selection (technical and commercial evaluation) price negotiations, etc.
• In depth knowledge of international material standards.
• Analytical / negotiation skills with techno-commercial capabilities.
• Planning, organising, scheduling, co-ordinating, checking, examining, and recording.
• Expertise in applying total quality management concept to the procurement activities.
• Thorough knowledge of materials used in the Oil and Gas industry (Preferable).
• In depth knowledge of / experience in applying the oil and gas industry supply chain codes and standards (Preferable).
• Knowledge of the relevant HSE procedures and practices.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with IT applications relevant to the job.
• Knowledge of applicable UAE laws and regulations.

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