Job Description

Senior Officer Services, Purchasing
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality : Any Nationality
Experience : null
Industry Type : OIL & GAS
Functional Area : Procurement
Date Posted : 31 - Jan - 2025
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PURPOSE
Perform a complete purchasing cycle which include, but not limited to, analyzing and studying the purchase requests, obtaining tender's techno-commercial clarifications, negotiating with the suppliers, and conducting technical evaluations and commercial assessments to contribute in supporting the business operations at an optimized cost.
ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform a complete purchasing cycle through conducting discussions with the users and suppliers to clarify techno-commercial aspects of the tenders before recommendations are made with emphasis on total cost factors and maximum savings to the company.
• Analyze, study, identify, and classify the 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.
• Negotiate the prices with the suppliers as per the guidelines of the delegation of authority and the company's policies and procedures
• Conduct the necessary studies to identify the suitable sources of supply for the continuous availability of the required items to meet the business needs.
• Ensure the budget availability in co-ordination with the Finance (Budget & Cost Control) prior to the procurement process.
• Review the technical evaluation of bids and carry-out commercial assessment as per the company purchasing procedures.
• Prepare purchase orders and related amendments, as required, for approval and further processing.
• Coordinate with 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
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or an equivalent degree in Supply Chain Management.
• 6 years of experience in the procurement functions within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Good understanding of purchase requisition, purchase agreements' 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
• Knowledge of the relevant HSE procedures and practices.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with IT applications relevant to the services .
• Knowledge of applicable UAE laws and regulations.

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