Senior Buyer

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Buyer Engineer for their ADNOC Gas EPCm project based in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should possess a B.S. degree in Engineering or Business Administration and have at least 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry. Responsibilities include managing procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery, and monitoring supplier performance. This role requires strong negotiation skills and materials management expertise.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct all procurement activities following company policies.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Manage post-order administration including invoicing queries.
• Monitor supplier performance for continual improvement.

Skills

Materials management

Supplier performance analysis

Procurement activities

Negotiation skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

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

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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.