Buyer / Purchaser EMA
On-siteAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Develop and maintain an approved vendor database, procurement records, and policies to support accurate reporting and informed management decisions. Conduct vendor evaluations, competitive supplier analysis, and tender management while negotiating commercial terms and managing contractual risk. Review purchase requisitions for compliance, issue purchase orders within approved authority levels, and confirm vendor acknowledgements match requirements. Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and quality metrics to take corrective action when necessary. Review and approve purchase invoices for accuracy before payment processing, resolving queries while protecting company quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Coordinate external training services and organize Field Service personnel training, managing certification expiry dates and competency records. Report vendor performance, risks, and procurement issues to management regularly.
Required Qualifications
- Relevant procurement experience
- Strong knowledge of sourcing
- Supplier management
- Procurement processes
- Commercial negotiation
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, Field Service, Workshop, and Engineered Solutions teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment and respond to changing market, supplier, and production requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience within the mechanical manufacturing industry
- Technical understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, materials, specifications, and quality requirements
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