Buyer

The Boring Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boring Company in Dubai is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Assistant to support the Dubai operation by developing cost estimates, managing supplier relationships, and streamlining purchasing processes. You will work closely with project managers and engineers to drive cost-efficient decisions and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Responsibilities include executing purchase orders, sourcing critical items, and monitoring inventory while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or similar discipline preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and urgency in task handling.
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions quickly.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient cost‑effective solutions with PMs and engineers.
• Create comprehensive cost estimates to drive decisions.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate contracts/pricing.
• Assist in purchasing systems and processes to improve efficiency.
• Execute all purchase orders for Dubai operations; coordinate deliveries.
• Source critical items with project managers and field staff.
• Manage rental equipment delivery/return and optimize utilization.
• Resolve invoice issues with suppliers to ensure timely payments.
• Monitor inventory counts of tunneling supplies.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Independent worker

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Bachelor's degree in engineering / supply chain or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with project managers and engineers to develop efficient cost-effective solutions to a variety of construction challenges
• Create comprehensive cost estimates to drive decision making
• Develop strategic supplier relationships negotiate contracts and pricing act as primary point of contact for key Bastrop based suppliers.
• Assist in development and implementation of purchasing systems and processes to improve company efficiency
• Execute all purchase orders for Dubai operation; handle purchases quickly and without error. Communicate order status to internal customers and coordinate delivery logistics
• Source critical items working directly with the project manager field engineers and field technicians
• Manage rental equipment delivery and return develop system to ensure that rental utilization is maximized and that rentals are returned in a timely manner
• Resolve invoice issues with suppliers to ensure vendor payment
• Report and monitor inventory counts of tunneling supplies

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering business supply chain or similar discipline
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective time management and multitasking skills; addresses all tasks with a sense of urgency
• Acute attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to identify problems and quickly implement solutions
• Drivers license vehicle and good driving record

Additional Requirements

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
• Must be willing to drive personal vehicle for company tasks as needed.

Culture

Were a team of dedicated smart and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.