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Job Description
One of our prestigious clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking to hire a Senior Buyer with compulsory experience in the Shipbuilding industry.
Job Purpose :
The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities materials supplies equipment and services for IMI functions many of which are highly technical and require the application of complex procurement standards identifies varied sources of commodities and services evaluates bids awards contracts and purchase orders develops standards for new products or services maintains contact with vendors and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices also expedites the ordering and delivery process through the use of automated procurement systems and assures invoice payment by monitoring the process from initiation of a purchase order through the receipt of the goods or services and billing from the vendor or supplier.
Key Accountabilities :
Procure different commodities of high complexity for various customers.
Review and recommend revising purchasing practices to ensure their conformance with best industry practice established laws the Supply Chain Manuals and approved processes.
Conduct monthly file reviews.
Identify potential items to be included under purchase agreements.
Develop and maintain purchase agreements.
Plan lead and monitor purchase agreement.
Lead/participate development initiatives.
Lead/participate crossfunctional teams.
Cover a supervisor role.
Mentor & coach new employees.
Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost quality and delivery targets.
Provide technical / commercial assistance to Tactical Buyers to develop awareness of procurement processes and improve product knowledge.
Develop and maintain a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing concepts.
Balance both tactical s with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.
For select commodities develop and execute longterm strategy deployment supplier cost modeling supplier opportunity assessments supplier financial analysis negotiations longterm contract establishment continuous supplier performance improvement and supplier relationship development.
Coordinates purchasing activities with internal partners to acquire products and services in a cost effective and timely manner.
Maintains all procurement KPIs for assigned commodities and agreements including corrective actions to be taken.
Ensure the application of the commodity strategy by adhering to purchasing plan with key suppliers.
Prepares and issues moderate to high complexity value and risk purchase orders and complex agreements and ensures all procurement actions which commit the company are properly documented reviewed and approved consistent with policy and procedure. Can identify risks and mitigate them when negotiating terms and conditions.
Leads supplier issue resolutions (lead time drawing issues etc.); work with business users Supplier Quality etc. to resolve supplier quality issues identify sources for new products and improve supplier performance; issue supplier corrective actions and quality control instructions; and assess supplier responses to corrective action requests.
Supports internal customer and external compliance audits.
Ensures communications regarding material status is being generated presented and distributed to appropriate personnel.
Leads directs mentors and trains other supply chain professionals.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Management Engineering Computer Science MIS or closely related degree.
Professional Qualifications:
(Certifications & Accreditations).
MCIPS OR a supply chain degree (at bachelors level).
Experience:
915 years of relevant experience in an international purchasing role within the SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY environment with positive results
Procurement experience in working with different commodities with large volume purchases.
Languages :
English.
Arabic (would be a plus).
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
