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Job description

Our client, a leading oil and gas company based in Abu Dhabi is looking forward to recruit Purchasing Specialist

Basic Function:

Performs a variety of duties related to the procurement of technical and general materials for both stock replenishment and non-stock requirement to support Fertil¿s plant operations, handles special material requirements called for by user and or stock controllers for urgent projects and maintenance operations.

Prepares commercial and assisting in technical bid analysis, providing techno-commercial recommendations for award and preparing purchase orders to domestic and worldwide suppliers with domestic and international terms and conditions.

Duties Performed:
¿ Receives approved Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for plant machinery, equipment, engineering items inclusive of spare parts and chemicals as well as PRs for equipment repair jobs and for budgetary purposes.
¿ Carries out preliminary enquiries, checks/verifies purchase specifications and feasibility, i.e., delivery date and estimated cost. Ensures clarity and completion of the purchase requests prior to processing
¿ Liaises with the originators of purchase requests to highlight discrepancies/problem areas if any and seeks necessary addition/deletion to ensure clarity and accuracy of specifications
¿ Co-ordinates with originators/supervisors on materials bidders¿ list for tender purposes and obtain the approval of Purchase and Tender Committees if required.
¿ Prepares comprehensive enquiry documents (specifications, terms and conditions), liaises with users and issues enquiries to tenders according to the approved bidders¿ list.
¿ Coordinates directly with the purchase requisitions originators for technical queries, clarifications from the invited vendors before submitting offers.
¿ Organizes & holds meeting with suppliers for technical exchanges and for resolving particular outstanding issues relating to materials discrepancies and where ever deviation and not in line as per our terms and purchasing conditions.
¿ Complies to Company HSE Management System and promotes awareness to achieve Company HSE Objectives.
¿ Enforces HSE Rules to prevent or correct unsafe conditions at work place.

Minimum Requirements:
¿ Completion of Secondary School (12 years) education plus 2 years¿ Diploma Course in Commerce.
¿ 6 years¿ experience in purchasing/procurement activities with detailed knowledge of local market conditions.
¿ Knowledge of computer application packages related to Materials Management.
¿ Good knowledge of English and Arabic
¿ Valid U.A.E. Driving License