Buyer

Job Overview:

Reporting functionally to the SCM, the Buyer is responsible for supporting sourcing, negotiation, contract drafting and revision, procurement activities and supplier management for the project.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage all purchasing activities related to the assigned categories.
• Responsible for preparing Request for Proposals in line with policies and procedures.
• Conduct the commercial evaluation of proposals
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, milestone payments, and commercial terms & conditions of Agreements in line with policies & procedures
• Make award recommendations based on best option for the Project,
• Issue corresponding Purchase Orders.
• Be familiar and current in SCM Best Practices
• Ensure that contractual requirements are met by Vendor and required documents such as reports, insurance certificates, etc. as applicable are received in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and conduct periodic self-audits.
• Manage changes to the Agreement and Purchase Orders through proper Change Order process.
• Facilitate the invoice and payment process of the Agreements/POs.
• Ensure all documents are duly filed in the appropriate systems.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports, as required.
• Manage commercial close-out of Agreements
• Conduct lessons learned for the supplier.
• Negotiating the best offer for the Project.
• Managing change orders through the lifecycle of the Project.
• Reporting issues and concerns to the SCM.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• 10+ years’ procurement experience in an Oil and Gas EPC Company