Senior Buyer
UAE, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Wood is currently recruiting for a Buyer to support one of our client projects in Dubai. Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the procurement of allocated commodities of the required quality at lowest cost consistent with material requisitions, departmental and project requirements and at correct delivery point within scheduled time limits
- Responsible for coordinating all aspects of supply chain activities as determined by project strategy, processes, and procedures
- Ensure personnel carry out purchasing activities have a clear understanding of processes and procedures
- Manage and monitor the more challenging and complex packages and / or suppliers
- Provide pre-order management that facilitates \xe2\x80\x9con time\xe2\x80\x9d issue of awards
- Update Procurement Status report from receipt of material requisition till the issue and acknowledgement of Purchase Order
- Preparation of Vendor list against each commodity
- Develop contacts with Suppliers\' personnel
- Maintain the respect of Suppliers and their representatives by adherence to code of conduct and business ethics, corporate policies, procedures, and work practices
- Maintain awareness of the materials supply situation including area sources, price levels and current deliveries. Advise the Supply Chain Manager and/or Manager, Purchasing of possible new sources of supply
- When requested contribute to current and projected price and delivery trends
- When requested carry out spare parts co-ordination activities in accordance with the Project Procurement Execution Plan
- Prepare and issue request for quotation, progress, check and evaluate quotation
- Liaise between engineering and supplier for closure of technical queries
- Prepare commercial bid tabulation and order variations and make recommendations
- Ensure recommended Supplier\xe2\x80\x99s final price on commercial bid tabulation is under budget and delivery is within required on site dates
- Arrange and attend pre-order meetings with Suppliers to confirm that all technical and commercial requirements will be met
- Submit Commercial Bid evaluation and recommendation for award after technical approval for client approval
- Prepare and issue purchase orders as per the approved recommendation
- Demonstrate commitment to safe working practices Wood Vision, Value and Behaviours
- Degree or Diploma in an Engineering discipline
- Minimum of 12 years of engineered items purchasing experience
- Good project purchasing experience in the Middle East region
- Direct purchasing on a global basis
- Proven ability to prepare negotiation strategies/techniques
- Very good knowledge of project procurement execution
- Detailed Knowledge of Supply Chain Pre and Post Order Practices
- Strong Team Player with Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- SAP Ariba & Maximo systems knowledge will an added advantage
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. www.woodplc.com
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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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1627775
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUAE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned