Senior Buyer

SKM Air Conditioning LLC; Sharjah; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air conditioning company is looking for a Senior Buyer. This role starts in Sharjah, UAE, on a short-term contract and will transition to a permanent position in Dammam, Saudi Arabia after training. Responsibilities include buying materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring items meet production schedules. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and experience in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing materials for production.
• Strong background in negotiating price and terms with suppliers.
• Ability to analyze buying trends and inventory needs.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing requirements for accuracy and specifications.
• Generate and place purchase orders with vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with suppliers.
• Maintain and update P.O. tracking report.
• Source new suppliers and products as necessary.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier sourcing

Inventory management

ERP system knowledge

Job description

We are currently hiring for the position of Senior Buyer, which will initially be based in Sharjah, UAE on a short-term contract for onboarding and training purposes.

Upon successful completion of the training period, the role will transition into a permanent placement based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Main Scope

Responsible for buying materials required by production and other departments, ensuring that these items meet the production schedule. Securing and negotiating the best price, lead-time, and payment terms with suppliers. Sourcing new suppliers and products in coordination with relevant departments.

Duties, Responsibilities & Authorities

• Review incoming purchasing requirements for parts/items to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Generate and place purchase orders with vendors.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure accurate and on-time delivery. Follow up with suppliers and forwarders until the material is in port, and update the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Material Planner to evaluate inventory and determine necessary purchase quantities by item.
• Maintain and update the P.O. tracking report daily to generate monthly reports on value of purchases, buying frequency, new approved suppliers, etc.
• Source new suppliers and products as required, follow up on samples/tests, and coordinate between Engineering, R&D, QA/QC, and Suppliers.
• Obtain two or more quotations for each purchase where applicable, in coordination with Procurement Engineers.
• Analyze buying trends, forecast requirements, and report on supplier lead times, change orders, and price variances.
• Maintain Master vendor approval list and price list.
• Follow up on Material Discrepancy Reports with QC Department and suppliers until resolved, maintaining records.
• Participate actively as a team member to achieve team goals and objectives.
• Perform any other assignments as directed by management.

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