Buyer

Description

• Resolve order discrepancies, delays, or issues with suppliers.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with corporate buyer team in UAE, and corporate finance, IT, corporate services, and relevant business function to support indirect purchasing needs.
• Obtain and compare quotations from approved suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and value.
• Assist in supplier registration, pre-qualification, and compliance due diligence checks.
• Conduct negotiations on pricing, terms, and service agreements in line with Kent SCM procedure and company guidelines.
• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders (POs) in ERP systems (Oracle or equivalent).
• Track and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare Bid Analysis Sheets (Commercial Bid Evaluations) for procurement decisions.
• Support on UAE supplier ICV collection and update.
• Support on purchase order execution process, inventory process, GR/ Service receipt in Oracle.
• Work with finance to ensure timely invoice processing and payment reconciliation.
• Contribute to efficiency improvements and procurement best practices.
• Support on vendor evaluations and performance monitoring.
• Monitor price trends, supplier performance, and cost saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal budget holders to clarify procurement needs and ensure accurate sourcing
• Support bidders screening for corporate tenders.
• Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes
• Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and process improvements.
• Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and supplier documentation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, or a related field.
• Must be details driven and numerically proficient
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in corporate/indirect procurement, with a focus on professional services, IT, software, and non-project purchasing.
• Analytical mindset with expertise in cost analysis and procurement strategies.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively across departments and with diverse teams
• Industry Exposure: Experience in multinational or energy sector procurement is preferred.
• Proficiency in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and relationship management.
• Experience in ERP system
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP procurement systems.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement reporting tools.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great Culture
• Health insurance
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance