Senior Project Buyer
On-site · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Senior Project Buyer responsible for leading procurement activities across the complete project lifecycle for dredging and marine construction projects, acting as procurement lead for assigned tenders and projects, coordinating supplier and subcontractor management, and negotiating terms and delivery schedules. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline and 5-8 years in procurement within marine/dredging contexts; experience with tendering and project execution; ability to work across international project sites; strong technical, commercial evaluation, and negotiation skills; willingness to travel; English fluency; ERP proficiency. The role emphasizes developing procurement plans, evaluating quotations, maintaining framework agreements, and ensuring timely sourcing of equipment, materials, and subcontracted services. Full-time, office-based with on-site procurement operations across international locations. Travel internationally expected.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 5-8 years of procurement experience within dredging, marine construction, offshore, maritime, or EPC project environments
- Proven experience supporting both tendering and project execution activities
- Strong experience in technical and commercial bid evaluation and negotiating contracts and commercial agreements
- Experience with ship spares, marine services, heavy equipment, and project procurement packages
- Experience working on international project sites and in multicultural environments
- NEVI, CIPS, CPPM, or equivalent procurement qualification preferred
- Contract Management certification is considered an advantage
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
- Advanced ERP and procurement systems knowledge
- Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites for extended periods
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