Procurement Analyst

enoc; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Dubai seeks a Procurement Analyst responsible for managing goods and services procurement processes. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Key responsibilities include handling procurement cycles, screening bidders, and performing techno-commercial analyses. Strong negotiation and communication skills are necessary, along with knowledge of supply logistics.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years direct and relevant experience in a procurement function within oil/gas or petrochemical industry.
• Professional Certification in Material / Supply Management.

Responsibilities

• Handle complete procurement cycle for purchase orders and contracts including negotiation.
• Screen potential bidders and determine appropriate types of procurement.
• Perform techno-commercial analysis of offers by comparing prices and specifications.
• Develop cost-effective specifications with end-users.

Skills

Knowledge of internal processes, standards, policies and procedures

Professional and Technical Expertise

Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English

Ability to operate standard computer software applications

Knowledge of basic finance

Knowledge of technical terminology in use at process plants

Knowledge of market practices and sources of supply and commercial laws

Ability to conduct market data collection

Knowledge in supply logistics

Negotiation skills

Ability to suggest technically equivalent alternative proposals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business Administration or relevant Engineering

Job description

Overview

Procurement Analyst

This role is responsible for providing and performing procurement of goods and services to end-users consistent with existing procedures and policy in a cost effective and professional manner to protect Company interests. They participate in supplier certification / pre-qualification. They will conduct techno-commercial analysis and participate in the development of systems and procedures towards simplification of work process, automation and process re-engineering.

Responsibilities

• Policy and Procedures: Make awareness of, and perform in accordance with the Company’s established purchasing policies and procedures. Participate and provide input to the review of existing or establishment of new procedures.
• Procurement Cycle: Handle complete procurement cycle for purchase orders and contracts (preparation, negotiation, follow-up, etc) with terms and conditions which afford the company the fullest protection possible.
• Screening of Bidders: Screen potential bidders and determine appropriate type of procurement.
• Market Research: Continually seek new sources of goods and services by monitoring local market developments to measure existing rates/cost and achieve uninterrupted supply of the desired goods and services.
• Techno-Commercial Analysis of Offers: Analyse and evaluate offers by comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to effectively identify and propose award to the supplier with best bid.
• Development of Specification and Cost Estimates: Encourage and assist end-users to develop cost and effective competitive specifications to ensure that all elements of cost and product specifications are taken into consideration.
• Preview Catalogues and Keep Informed: Preview product catalogue, trade journals and publications in order to maintain an updated and sufficient technical knowledge of the goods and services to be purchased.
• Technical Data Analysis: Respond to suppliers’ technical queries and analyse technical data in suppliers’ proposals jointly with the end user / technical coordinator.
• Assistance to Superiors: Perform related duties as assigned by superiors to enable achievement of companies targets and programs.
• Development of Systems: Carry out studies towards the simplification of work procedures through process redesign and automation.
• Training Responsibility: Participate in the on-the-job training of trainees and newly hired personnel within the Section to ensure that they develop the necessary skills to independently carry out the assigned procurement activities.
• Management System (Quality, Environment, Health and Safety): Comply with all relevant ENOC Management System procedures in respect to Quality, Environment, Health and Safety.

Additional Principal Accountabilities

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business Administration or relevant Engineering from accredited institution.
• 3 - 5 years direct and relevant experience in a procurement function within an oil/gas or petrochemical industry.
• Professional Certification in Material / Supply Management

Skills

• Knowledge of internal processes, standards, policies and procedures
• Professional and Technical Expertise
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Ability to operate standard computer software applications
• Knowledge of basic finance
• Knowledge of technical terminology in use at process plants (Process Knowledge)
• Knowledge of market practices and sources of supply and commercial laws
• Ability to conduct market data collection
• Knowledge in supply logistics
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to suggest technically equivalent alternative proposals

Behavioural Competencies

• Service Orientation
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Communication
• Information Seeking
• Achievement Drive
• Teamwork
• Developing Expert
• Analytical Thinking