Operations Buyer (MENA, Oil and Gas)

CLOSING DATE ‎19 APRIL ‎2023.
NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills
required as per job description below.
JOB SUMMARY
As Operations Buyer you will successfully deliver the daily activities of the
purchasing function, whilst maintaining relationship with vendors or
suppliers. You will evaluate and analyse purchasing trends and price trends to
identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. Your existing
research and analytical skills will act as a good foundation for this role and
will play a critical part in providing key stakeholders insightful management
information in order to reach end goals. You will engage and develop strong
relationships with current and potential suppliers to maximise commercial
advantage in line with quality programs and initiatives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Create and keep up to date-purchase orders for the release of projects to vendors
* Reconcile purchase orders against final vendor invoices.
* Communicate with vendors if discrepancies /inquiries
* Assist in purchasing materials, supplies and services.
* Qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
* Track purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.
* Fully accountable for achieving all relevant KPIs
* Complete non-competitive purchases for low value processes
* Execution of sourcing plans, especially implementation of change programs involving new suppliers or spend practice
* Communicate effectively with other members of the procurement team throughout the procurement journey to manage expectations and provide a positive internal customer experience
* Work within a framework of targets including savings, effectiveness and efficiency in delivery
* Modify any Purchasing contracts in line with internal customer feedback
* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities both internally and externally.
* Identify and report on all Value For Money activities.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Competent in the following:
* Motivation skills.
* Negotiation skills.
* Report writing.
* Excellent communication skills.
Experience
* Minimum ‎5 years' of relevant experience with similar operations is essential.
* Oil and Gas experience is highly preferred.
* Drilling operations onshore and offshore are highly preferred.
* JDE experience is preferred.

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