Purchase Officer

LIN SCAN Advanced Pipelines & Tanks Services; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A pipeline inspection services provider is looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer to manage supplier relations, oversee procurement processes, and ensure material availability. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain and 5 years of international purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG industries. The position is based in Ajman, UAE, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• 5 years of experience in international purchasing is required.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or automotive industries.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing activities with suppliers.
• Manage deliveries and payments.
• Create and submit purchase orders and requests.

Skills

International purchasing experience

Market knowledge

Effective communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Postgraduate with 5 years of similar experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

PipeCare Group has been helping customers ensure the integrity of their pipeline and facility assets for over 20 years. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer responsible for working with suppliers, following up on deliveries, clearing ports and borders, and handling issues related to municipality and main suppliers for concentrate, raw materials, spare parts, and marketing equipment management.

Key Responsibilities & Authorities

1. Handling purchasing activities
2. Receiving stored materials
3. Submitting GRNs to accounts
4. Attending purchasing-related audits
5. Meeting with suppliers
6. Handling petty cash procurement
7. Requesting transportation from logistics for delivery & material exit
8. Sending RFQs & collecting quotes
9. Creating purchase requisitions
10. Creating item codes
11. Creating purchase orders
12. Requesting approvals & following up with accounts
13. Providing feedback on LPO concerns such as price discrepancies & payment terms
14. Following up on delivery with suppliers
15. Pre-payment requests from accounts
16. Preparing price comparisons for approvals
17. Following up on payments
18. Searching for new suppliers
19. Registering suppliers & obtaining QC approval
20. Requesting supplier creation from accounts
21. Updating approved supplier list
22. Filing all purchase orders & quotes for audits
23. Negotiating with suppliers on delivery, discounts, & payment terms
24. Reconciling MTC/DO/invoices for QC & accounts
25. Creating work orders

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain
• Experience in international purchasing
• Postgraduate with 5 years of similar experience
• Preferred experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or automotive industries
• Market knowledge (customers, systems, providers)
• English language proficiency
• Knowledge of ERP systems

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, climb, and maneuver within refinery or plant environments
• Effective communication skills
• Focus and multitasking abilities
• Ability to wear safety equipment as required
• Mobility and reflexes for office duties and off-site travel

About PIPECARE Group

PIPECARE Group offers comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services using advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools to identify pipeline threats accurately.

Our Services

We provide In-Line Inspection Services to locate, identify, and size threats, supporting integrity management requirements. Explore our AI Technology and other innovations on our YouTube channel.

Inspection Technologies

• Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)
• Transverse Field Inspection (TFI)
• Ultrasound (UT)
• Ultrasonic Crack Detection
• Caliper (Geometry)

Specialized Tools & Technologies

• Combo Tools
• Specialized Tubing Technologies

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.