Buyer (Oil and Gas industry)

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Buyer in the Oil & Gas sector to manage end-to-end procurement processes, negotiate with suppliers, issue purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery and cost control for site requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant Oil & Gas industry experience, with strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills. Proficiency in procurement software is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years relevant experience in Oil & Gas industry preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills; proficiency in procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Review material requisitions and plan purchase activities coordinating with suppliers, contractors and consultants to receive tenders and quotations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to approve evaluated suppliers and contracts to meet procurement requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers for adjustments, replacements of material not conforming to specifications, and cancellations for credit notes.
• Ensure all customs clearance documentation, insurances and calibration certifications are processed to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing periodical reports to support timely decision making by management.

Skills

Competitive bidding

Legal documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the job Buyer (Oil and Gas industry)

Qualification (minimum)

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering

Experience

5 + years relevant experience in Oil & Gas industry is preferred

Job Description

The Buyer manages procurement processes, negotiates with suppliers, issues purchase orders, maintains inventory levels, and ensures compliance with company policies. Facilitates purchase requisitions for all departments, coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and consultants to procure goods and services according to set standards and operational procedures. Additionally, by supporting the Purchasing Division by ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness, including dispatching offshore consignments to meet ongoing site requirements. Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, along with proficiency in procurement software, are essential for success in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Review the material requisitions and plan the purchase activities, coordinate with suppliers, contractors and consultants to receive tenders and quotations of required goods and services, in order to facilitate tendering and enable adherence to the scheduled requirements
• Coordinate with the relevant departments to get approval on the evaluated suppliers and contractor to process purchase orders and contracts to facilitate the delivery of goods and services in order to meet the procurement requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to handle adjustments with damaged and replacement of material not conforming to specifications, cancellation of orders in order to ensure receipt of appropriate credit notes as contractually applicable.
• Ensure all custom clearance documentation, statutory insurances and equipment are calibration certification are processed in order to adhere to the legal regulatory requirements
• Assist in preparation of periodical reports, as per the standard operating procedures of Purchasing Division and requirements by the superiors to support the timely submission of reports, in order to facilitate decision making for the management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of competitive bidding and tendering procedures
• Good understanding of legal documentation management