Senior Buyer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and procurement firm is recruiting for a Senior Buyer Engineer to manage procurement activities within ADNOC Gas EPCm project. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Engineering or Business Administration, with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in high-value oil and gas projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with procurement policies, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining documentation for transparency. A professional certification in purchasing is desirable, and candidates should possess strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in the oil/gas industry.
• Experience in high value oil/gas projects (above US$ 100 Million).
• Professional Certification in purchasing/supply is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all procurement activities in accordance with policies.
• Ensure all activities are documented and filed for transparency.
• Liaise with necessary disciplines to ensure effective interfaces.
• Receive and analyse tenders and produce commercial bid summaries.
• Monitor and analyse performance of suppliers.

Skills

Procurement activities

Supplier management

Materials management

Negotiation skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for Senior Buyer Engineer on ADNOC Gas EPCm project.

Responsibilities

• To undertake all procurement activities in accordance with the Company's procurement policies and procedures
• Deliver the best combination of product quality, price, and delivery to our Clients by working to add value in a socially responsible and ethical manner
• To ensure all activities are documented, processed and filed to achieve maximum auditable transparency
• To liaise with all necessary disciplines in order to ensure effective interface between engineering, suppliers and Client
• To ensure the purchasing activities and deliverables are undertaken in accordance with agreed Requisition documentation
• Issue of enquiries for required equipment / materials / services and resolve any pre-tender queries
• Receive and analyse tenders, clarify outstanding queries, produce commercial bid summaries
• Preparation and submission of PO recommendation where appropriate
• Preparation and issue of POs
• To manage the 'post order' administration of POs including variations, expediting and inspection requirements, invoicing queries, completion of performance feedback for Close Out
• To maintain a high level of service in compliance with Company Operating procedures
• To monitor, measure, and analyse the performance of suppliers to ensure continual improvement of quality and value of the goods and services delivered
• To review supplier progress reports and schedules in order to control the on-time delivery of purchased materials and equipment. To recommend corrective action when necessary

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited university with minimum 15 years relevant experience in the oil/gas industry
• Demonstrated materials management experience in high value oil/gas projects (above US$ 100 Million) preferably in the middle east
• Professional Certification in purchasing / supply from world recognised associations is desirable

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.