Procurement Controller

Job Title: Procurement Controller

Job Location: United Arab Emirates

Vacancy: 1

Experience: 10 to 12 years

Education: Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Job Function: Purchase / Stores / Spare Parts / Buyer

Skillset: Experience in a procurement function

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Policy and Procedures: Review existing procurement & contracting policies and procedures and suggest improvements to streamline workflow and achieve better control and safeguard company’s interests.
2. Supervisory Role: Supervise Procurement group assigned to various purchase & contracting activities. Review the completed work and ensure that it falls in line with procedures, time targets, and quality standards.
3. Evaluation of Supplier Performance: Regularly evaluate supplier performance and upgrade it by suggesting corrective action to remedy deficiencies. Analyze root cause and resolve disputes with suppliers.
4. Procurement Cycle: Supervise or individually carry out the complete procurement cycle for purchase orders and contracts with terms and conditions which afford the company the fullest protection possible.
5. Technical Data Analysis: Respond to suppliers' technical queries and analyze technical data in suppliers’ proposals.
6. Techno-Commercial Analysis of Offers: Analyze and evaluate offers by comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to effectively identify and propose award to the supplier with the best bid.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business Administration or relevant Engineering from an accredited institution.
2. Minimum 10-12 years direct and relevant experience in a procurement function within Oil & Gas or petrochemical industry.
3. MCIPS qualification
4. Professional Certification in Material / Supply Management and Project Management.

Skills:

1. Supervisory skills
2. Knowledge of internal processes, standards, policies, and procedures
3. Professional and Technical Expertise
4. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
5. Ability to operate standard computer software applications
6. Knowledge of basic finance
7. Knowledge of technical terminology in use at process plants (Process Knowledge)
8. Knowledge of market practices and sources of supply and commercial laws
9. Knowledge in supply logistics

Company Industry: Oil & Gas

Department / Functional Area: Buying, Purchase, Procurement

Keywords: Procurement Controller