Buyer Full-time Job

Key Functions & Responsibilities

· Maintain Vendor Master Data and Pricing in the Outline Agreements and adjust source-lists in coordination with regional procurement.

· Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), obtain offers, clarify/negotiate with suppliers for standard equipment and services related to Services activities.

· Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.

· Convert Purchase Requisitions “PR’s” into Purchase Orders “PO’s”, perform order confirmations, promise date and on-time delivery.

· Drives key metrics around PO cycle time, on-time delivery and payment terms.

· Support Expediting of materials.

· Provide assistance with Goods Receipt requirements as needed including teams’ support.

· Supports payments to suppliers and work closely with Accounts Payable on resolutions.

· Support effective recovery plans and create payment tracking and invoice analysis tracking / invoice analysis.

· Adapt usage of digital tools where possible and data analytics in accordance with Procurement’s global digital strategy.

· Work with stakeholders to improve process and drive better outcomes for customers. This will include developing a plan, driving progress to the plan, implementing sustainable changes and lastly documenting the changes and rolling it out with training when needed.

· Ensure compliance to Procurement policies and procedures.

Core Requirements

· Technical experience in similar industry is required to be able to manage equipment purchasing (motors, valves, pipes, pumps, spare parts, electrical material.).

· ERP System experience (SAP preferred) and Manual POs (excel)

· Language skills: strong written and spoken proficiency in English (+ Arabic or French is an advantage).

· Technical Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (3-8 years of experience in Procurement).

Essential Skills & Abilities

· Strong knowledge in Procure-to-Pay.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Strong problem-solving skills, Operations oriented.

· Demonstrated capability of working in a team, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and very organized will be needed to follow up and work with Operations teams.

· Strong quantitative, analytical and MS Excel skills.

· Accountable, organized, proactive and self-motivated for success.

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