Material Buyer - Refinery & Petrochemical Projects

We are seeking an experienced Material Buyer with strong expertise in sourcing and procurement for refinery and petrochemical projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing technical materials, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end procurement activities in alignment with project requirements and industry standards.

• Review Purchase Requisitions assigned and ensure all the required information (Material Specification and supporting docs) are available from proponent before issuing RFPs/RFQs.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate suppliers for materials critical to refinery and petrochemical projects (e.g., piping, valves, catalysts, chemicals).
• Compile bidder lists from approved vendors, incorporating proponent input and required approvals (for Sole and Single Source vendors).
• Manage inquiries and bid submissions via ARIBA.
• Facilitate resolution of technical queries during bidding.
• Conduct commercial evaluations of technically approved vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely availability.
• Draft and submit award recommendations per approval authority.
• Ensure all supporting documents are compiled for award approval.
• Maintain weekly reports on pending PRs.
• Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supply chain issues.
• Maintain vendor relationships and assess supplier performance.
• Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent in Supply Chain and minimum 10 years of experience in Material procurement for refinery and petrochemical projects.
• CIPS certification is preferred.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months