The Local Purchasing Buyer in the Purchasing Directorate will have the main role of handling the purchasing processes to ensure the efficient sourcing, acquisition, and management of materials and services, aligning these processes with the company's objectives.
Main Duties:
- Handle daily operational purchasing needs, including planning, issuing, and tracking purchase order delivery schedules.
- Search and purchase materials from vendors.
- Efficiently resolve issues with vendors, assessing and ensuring their performance aligns with company standards for quality, delivery, and pricing.
- Evaluate vendor/supplier quotations to ensure compliance with required technical and commercial specifications.
- Prepare comprehensive procurement documents, including meeting minutes for offers and bid documents, as well as supplier lists, to effectively solicit competitive quotations and proposals.
- Implement new purchasing strategies to achieve ongoing cost reductions and streamline processes.
- Negotiate pricing contracts with suppliers and providers to foster strong relationships, thereby enhancing pricing and work quality, and optimizing resource availability.
- Coordinate and resolve issues with end-user departments and suppliers.
- Keep detailed records of all purchasing activities, ensuring adherence to the company’s archiving policies and regulatory compliance.