Job description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

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 cross-functional teams.

• 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 executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.

• Develop and execute long-term strategy deployment, supplier cost modeling, supplier opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, negotiations, long-term contract establishment, continuous supplier performance improvement, and supplier relationship development for select commodities.

• Coordinate purchasing activities with internal partners to acquire products and services in a cost effective and timely manner.

• Maintain 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.  

• Prepare and issue moderate to high complexity, value and risk purchase orders and complex agreements, and ensure all procurement actions which commit the company are properly documented, reviewed, and approved consistently with policy and procedure. Can identify risks and mitigate them when negotiating terms and conditions.

• Lead 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.

• Support internal, customer, and external compliance audits.

• Ensure communications regarding material status are being generated, presented, and distributed to appropriate personnel.

• Lead, direct, mentor and train other supply chain professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• B.S degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

• MCIPS OR a supply chain degree (at bachelor’s level)

Competencies   (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, quality, delivery performance, and commercial value to support sourcing decisions and supplier relationships.

• Apply procurement principles, supply chain best practices, company policies, contracts, and applicable regulations in commodity and service purchases.

• Negotiate favorable commercial outcomes, develop win-win solutions, and effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Assess complex situations, evaluate alternatives, identify risks, and make sound decisions using data and commercial judgment.

• Prioritize workload, manage multiple deadlines, coordinate resources, and execute procurement activities in fast-paced environments.

• Work effectively within multicultural and cross-functional teams, foster teamwork, and build strong customer and supplier relationships.

• Demonstrate ownership of results, uphold ethical standards, ensure compliance, and drive quality, innovation, and process improvements.

• Maintain knowledge of the oil & gas and shipbuilding sectors and utilize SAP (or equivalent ERP systems) and Microsoft Office applications effectively.

Experience

• Minimum 9 - 12 years of relevant experience in an international purchasing environment with positive results

• Procurement experience in working with different commodities with large volume purchases.

Languages

• English • Arabic (would be a plus)

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma