Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently inviting applications for a Project Buyer with experience in the oil and gas industry for our team in Dubai.

Job Objective

The Project buyer will report to the post award Package Responsible Buyer and will be an
integral part of Project Procurement team, working collaboratively with the rest of the Supply
Chain, Technical, Legal and Operation team.

Key Accountabilites and Responsiblities

• Responsible for contract follow-up and management of post PO (Purchase Orders) activities

for assigned Purchase Orders, including issuing revised POs (Purchase Orders) * Be the escalation point in the event of disputes between Altera Expediting team and Vendor

• Ensure up to date data quality in procurement system Star FSM
• Coordinate and cooperate with internal project disciplines in matters concerning changes and

deviations to your assigned Pos * Report Vendor Deviations in FSM and propose and close corrective actions in cooperation

with project team and vendor * Responsible for commercial handling, negotiations, and follow-up of vendors variation order

requests and agreed variation orders * Ensure timely approval of invoices for assigned POs and verify that commercial terms are

according to the PO and including any requirements for supporting invoice documentation * Make sure internal document registers are structured and updated with accurate and relevant

documentation for easy access to project members * Cooperate with project Expediting team to ensure vendor performance according to PO

requirements * Proactively cooperate and support PRB (Purchase Responsible Buyer) team and suggest

improvements to increase efficiency of work * Build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be an ambassador for

Altera in the marketplace * Ensure that all activities are carried out in conformance with established processes and

procedures within Altera and the project * Maximize opportunities for cost-effective purchasing activities by synergy potentials across

the project. Be hands-on the supplier market to ensure the best possible price, delivery,
quality, and level of service are achieved * Review deliverables, handle disputes, follow up of invoices and credits not received, and

ensure closure of PO\xe2\x80\x99s when delivery and financial accounts are completed at project closure

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications, Knowledge

• Bachelors degree or Equivalent education in business related discipline, ideally supply

chain or procurement, working towards or CIPS qualified * Minimum 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 SC experience in a Category focused role demonstrating results

• Category management
• Good insight and knowledge of international offshore/marine supplier market
• Good understanding of business economics and accounting
• Knowledge of Contracts & Procurement in the offshore/marine industry
• Good negotiation skills
• Good communications skills, both written and verbally
• Strong English skills, written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills applied to a multi-disciplined project team
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and

presentations * Flexibility

• Problem-solving skills
• Systematic and analytic
• Recent relevant experience in Asian / European shipyards is an advantage

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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