Assistant Buyer

ASST. BUYER Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in purchasing equipment and materials, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Reasonable understanding of material specifications.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement purchasing processes effectively and efficiently to convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders in accordance with company regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Apply appropriate sourcing strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective fulfillment of operational requirements.
• Review user requirements and resolve any inconsistencies related to technical specifications, lead times, quantities, and estimated values.
• Review technical evaluations, price comparisons, and commercial evaluations, and prepare award recommendations.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and change/variation orders.
• Support SLA and KPI processes and prepare performance reports and key deliverables related to order execution, including administration of bonds/guarantees, progress payments, and expediting deliveries for emergency, critical, and high-value requirements.
• Execute pre-qualification and technical proposal activities to support the development of technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Assist in expediting material deliveries through effective coordination and strong supplier relationships.
• Support and monitor vendor performance metrics to enhance supplier performance and reliability.
• Monitor market trends and developments that may impact pricing, availability, and delivery of materials and equipment.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in all procurement and business activities.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to promote a collaborative, trust-based, and performance-driven work environment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.