Senior Buyer

Responsible for purchasing the right quality of materials, at the right time, in the right quantity, from the right source, at the right price to fulfilling mandatory requirements and ensuring maximum value is derived at all times.

Key Duties:

• Receives approved requisitions from requestors (planners, technicians, engineers etc.) and other company functions, for a variety of materials, services, equipment and places orders with vendors locally and abroad.
• Maximize value and optimizes savings by coordinating alternate sourcing of material, product evaluation, lifecycle costing, competitive bidding and price negotiations with vendors. Ensures the uninterrupted supply of materials and services to all internal clients.
• Ensures the timely delivery of materials and services through forward planning.
• Resolves disputes arising with vendors concerning quality, price or delivery problems and handles claims and counter claims as they arise.
• Ensures cost effective delivery of materials and services as specified in the Purchase Orders; abiding to the specified quality, quantity, costs and target delivery date.
• Identify and implement best practices in all procurement processes and build supportive internal and external relationships within Procurement and other business functions.
• Follow sourcing strategies as specified in company’s procurement strategy and procedures.
• Maintain absolute transparency in all processes.
• Create purchase orders that are technically robust assuring they contain all the necessary information for all parties involved.
• Must ensure vendor submits mandatory documentation such as material test certificates, certificates of conformance, tests certificates, product manuals as per technical requirements.
• Ensure full understanding of customer needs and technical requirements before proceeding with orders.
• Researching the market and identifing new sourcing options.
• Responsible for appropriate vendor selection and bidding processes.
• Assist in the creation and continuous improvement of procurement procedures.
• Must be able to resolve most discrepancies with vendors and any transactional issues associated with the commodities or locations assigned.
• Attending relevant meetings with vendors, internal customers and clients as requested and required.
• Must take full ownership of all aspects of the procurement P2P process, from requisition to final payment of vendors assisting with the resolution of invoice issues related to purchases
• Produce reports on materials status and procurement activities for management.
• Ensure purchases are executed in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Support team to achieve procurement department’s KPI’s.
• Support the Catalog Administrator to ensure all materials are properly described in the materials catalog of Maximo.
• Provide prompt feedback of Purchase Orders status to internal customers and on a monthly basis, and meet with them to ensure their expectations are being met.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Purchasing, Materials Management, Logistics, Business Administration or engineering preferred.
• CIPS certification up to level 4 minimum (or equivalent)
• Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• At least 4 years in similar post, preferably in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems associated to a procurement process.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills with ability to communicate at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Good understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• Proficient in MS Office and Maximo system.
• Full knowledge and understanding of Purchasing methods and procedures and technical specifications in the industry.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies.

An acceptable combination of academic qualifications and work experience may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements. Please also note that the successful candidate may be required to attend duties at the Client’s facilities as needed.