R142 BUYER - SAP

. Category Specialist / Buyer Minimum Qualifications • B.Sc. Eng. or equivalent or Diploma in Mechanical/ Instrument/ Electrical/ Civil Engineering from a recognized university. • Middle east/Gulf experience will be an added advantage/preference • Proficiency in English Language (Speak, Read, and Write) • Understand and follow plant safety standards and procedures. • Able to write and express complex ideas, instructions and procedures. • Qatar based candidates will be an added advantage/preference Minimum Work Experience • 8-10 years work experience in a refinery or petrochemical Oil and Gas plant. • Adheres to and follows all safety policies, practices and procedures. • Adheres to and follows all HR and company policies, practices and procedures. • Follows instructions provided by superiors and understands, respects chain of command. • Actively supports customers and creates a teamwork environment. • Ensure the implementation of and adherence to Company policies and procedures which govern the purchasing of goods and services and the disposal of assets on behalf of the Company. • Capable of working independently, with a minimum of supervision. • Knowledge of current market trends and developments (to support operations). • Monitor and control compliance with complex agreements and tendering. • Vendor negotiations leading to contract or purchase order award. • Receives, verifies and actions purchase requisitions (PR's). • Documentation / Records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. • Should have a thorough knowledge and hands on experience in respective fields. • Strong co-ordination & interpersonal skills • Working knowledge of procurement applications of SAP software. • Working knowledge in MS Office. Job Requirements (but not limited to) • Professional relationships with vendors / suppliers/ contractors-established / maintained. SAP KNOWLEDGE MANDATORY • Technical and procedural discussions with vendors / suppliers/ contractors-as required. • Preparation of bidders lists, Instruction to Tenderer, Tender Package and RFO. • Technical and commercial evaluation of vendors /suppliers/ contractors. • Negotiate the submitted bids. • Issue of purchase orders and of supply agreements. • Maintenance uncontracting system. • Preparation of Tender Committee submissions. • Issuing of tender enquiries and open tender documentation. • Evaluation of tenders and recommendations to Tender Committee participants. • Computer literate-Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages. • Comfortable working with figures and calculations. • Understanding of contract, documentation and purchase orders terms and conditions. • Experience of services purchasing within the Petrochemical industrypreferably in Middle East region. • Knowledge of shipping and freight terms and conditions. • Position provides service to internal customers requires service orientation & good liaison and cooperation skills. • Role requires high level of personal and professional ethics and strict adherence to set policies and procedures at all times. • Expected to handle routine services procurement matters, and Individual tasks as directed by team leader.