Buyer

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Buyer

KBR is looking for a

Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

to join our team for an exciting opportunity supporting the USAID NexGen
Global Health Supply Chain Program as Integrated Procurement Service Agent
(PSA). This is a full-time position based in Dubai, UAE that will accommodate
a hybrid remote/office work schedule. The Procurement Specialist will work
under the direct supervision of the Category Manager within the Procurement
team and actively participate in the achievement of the PSA objectives,
ensuring the products are sourced, ordered and delivered on time for the
fulfilment of the clients’ orders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Negotiates favorable terms with suppliers for the procurement of goods,
services and supplies.

Effectively prioritizes and executes tasks to ensure accurate and timely
processing of purchase orders.

Tracks delivery status and resolves defects and delivery problems with
suppliers.

Conducts suppliers’ registration, qualification and performance evaluations.

Ensures all tasks are executed to meet or exceed set KPIs.

Ensures procurement execution and maintains procurement files in compliance
with policies, procedures, and business strategy.

Works closely with other functions and the business areas of the PSA (i.e.
warehouse, logistics and quality assurance) to ensure accurate and timely
fulfilment of the client order.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

Undergraduate degree from an accredited university, or equivalent work
experience in lieu of degree.

Minimum ‎2 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.

Excellent written and oral English Language and any other foreign language.

Required Skills/Training/Competencies

Successful experience in sourcing, negotiation and purchasing of medical
equipment, consumables and pharmaceuticals.

Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers.

High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as
a minimum).

Experience in the use of an ERP and Demand Planning System for purchasing
activities.

Deltek/Costpoint experience is preferred.

Ability to work productively in high-paced environment, keeping emotions under
control in difficult situations, maintaining positive outlook at work,
accepting constructive criticism and learning from it.

Standard Company Requirements

Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies, and
procedures.

Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.

Responsible for completing all required training.

Perform other assignments and duties, as required.

KBR is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected
Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally
protected status.