Buyer (Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Parts)

Elliott Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a proactive Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement of mechanical, electrical, and fabricated parts for engineering and manufacturing projects. You will coordinate with internal engineering, quality, and planning teams, and with global suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and compliance with project timelines and quality standards.

Key duties include PO creation and tracking, BOM verification, supplier communications, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement for heavy machinery or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read BOMs, engineering drawings and part specs.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage POs for mechanical, electrical, and fabrication components.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and update ERP data.
• Clarify specs with suppliers, expedite deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Track open POs and support factory production planning.
• Align procurement with project milestones and escalate material risks.

Skills

Procurement

PO Management

BOM Reading

ERP Systems

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

## Buyer (Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Parts)Apply: Abu Dhabi: Full time: Posted Today: R3894## ## **Overview & Responsibilities**We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive **Buyer** to join our Supply Chain & Procurement team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated parts supporting our engineering and manufacturing projects. You will collaborate closely with internal engineering, quality, and planning teams, as well as external global suppliers, to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and strict adherence to project timelines and quality standards. ### **Key Responsibilities** **Procurement Execution & Supplier Communication*** Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components according to project Bills of Materials (BOMs).* Monitor PO confirmations, track supplier delivery schedules, and continuously update data within the ERP system.* Communicate proactively with suppliers to clarify order specifications, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve invoice or shipping discrepancies.* Conduct regular follow-ups on open purchase orders and track delivery dates to support factory production schedules. **Project Support & Sourcing*** Align procurement timelines with key project milestones; escalate material risks, potential shortages, or delays to the Purchasing Agent.* Participate in BOM reviews to ensure accuracy regarding part numbers, lead times, and pricing in ERP systems.* Support sourcing efforts for non-standard or custom components during low-complexity engineering changes. **Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Work closely with Production Planners and Engineers to interpret technical specifications and assess supplier capabilities and capacity.* Partner with Quality Assurance and Receiving teams to address non-conformances, quality claims, or physical delivery mismatches efficiently. **Documentation & Compliance*** Maintain clean, organized, and complete procurement records, including vendor quotations, order confirmations, material certificates, and compliance documentation.* Strictly adhere to internal supply chain controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and company policies governing procurement and vendor management. ### **Key Requirements & Qualifications** * **Experience:** Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or tactical buying role, preferably within heavy machinery, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or oil & gas service facilities.* **Technical Aptitude:** Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, and technical part specifications (mechanical, electrical, and fabrication).* **Systems & Tools:** Hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).* **Skills:** Strong negotiation, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.* **Work Style:** Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization. ### **Work Environment & Physical Demands*** **Setting:** Standard office environment with periodic presence in the local repair workshop/facility.* **Travel:** Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required for supplier visits, audits, or corporate alignment meetings. **Base Location & Work Schedule**This is a full time, on-site permanent position based out of our Repair Facility in KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi.**The world turns to Elliott.**Customers throughout the world choose Elliott for the design, manufacture and service of their critical rotating equipment. Elliott’s global service network routinely installs, overhauls, repairs, upgrades and rerates machines from any manufacturer. Customers everywhere turn to Elliott for precision engineering, extraordinary reliability and unparalleled service.#LI-BD1