BUYER / CONTRACTS ANALYST

• Any university degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Middle east/Gulf experience will be an added advantage/preferences
• Proficiency in English Language (Speak, Read and Write)
• Understand and follow plant safety standards and procedures.
• Able to write and express complex ideas, instructions and procedures.

• 8-10 years work experience in refinery or petrochemical Oil and Gas plant in field maintenance.
• Adheres to and follows all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Adheres to and follows all company policies, practices and procedures
• Follows instructions provided by superiors and understands, respects chain of command.
• Actively supports customers and creates a team work environment
• Ensure the implementation of and adherence to Company policies and procedures which govern the purchasing of goods and services and the disposal of assets on behalf of the Company
• Capable of working independently, with a minimum of supervision.
• Knowledge of current market trends and developments (to support operations)
• Monitor and control compliance with complex agreements and tendering
• Receives, verifies and actions purchase requisitions (PR's) - for spare parts, materials, services and supplies.
• Vendor negotiations leading to contract or purchase order award. Create PO in SAP
• Coordinate and arrange meeting between vendors and end user.
• Follow-up on delays and ensure timely action is taken for material / services
• Compile and coordinate clarifications from vendors/suppliers/service providers
• Documentation / Records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
• Should have a thorough knowledge and hand on experience in respective fields.
• Strong co-ordination & interpersonal skills.
• Prepare progress reports and present
• Working knowledge of procurement applications of SAP software
• Working knowledge in MS Office.

• Professional relationships with vendors / suppliers - established / maintained
• Technical and procedural discussions with vendors / suppliers - as required
• Should have a thorough technical knowledge in respective disciplines
• Technical evaluation of suppliers
• Issue of purchase orders and of supply agreements
• Preparation of bidders lists
• Preparation of Tender Committee submissions
• Evaluation of tenders and recommendations to Tender Committee participants
• Follow-up on vendor mobilizations and demobilization
• Maintenance of procurement filing system
• Prepare SOW after taking inputs from end users / planners
• Coordinate with relevant departments
• Act as focal point for all service providers / Suppliers/ Vendors
• Follow-up on invoices submission
• Issuing of tender enquiries and open tender documentation
• Computer literate - Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages
• Comfortable working with figures and calculations
• Sound understanding of contract, documentation and purchase orders terms and conditions
• Experience of purchasing within the Petrochemical industry - preferably in Middle East region
• Knowledge of shipping and freight terms and conditions
• Position provides service to internal customers requires service orientation & good liaison and cooperation skills.
• Role requires high level of personal and professional ethics and strict adherence to set policies and procedures at all times.
• Expected to handle routine procurement matters – guidance from Senior Buyer & Materials Manager if required
• Individual tasks as directed by team leader

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