Purchase Officer

1. Should be willing to work efficiently under pressure
2. Should have the quality of taking complete responsibility of the task and willing to go beyond his present role to ensure timely deliverance of this responsibility
3. Good knowledge on sourcing of materials/services within KSA and UAE relating to the Power Industry.
4. Ability to plan and build the vendor database for future NMES requirements
5. Team player

Experience required – industry and years & Education / Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience preferably in the Power Industry

Bachelors in Engineering or Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Knowledge / Skills

• Good ability to find vendors in the UAE and KSA market related to materials/services in the Power Industry.
• Ability to look at improvements as well as manage the daily operations at the same time.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Working knowledge of the SAP system
• Knowledge of law/regulations and contracts including terms and conditions.
• Ability to understand the material or service with a sourcing perspective.
• Planning and organizing Skills
• Ability to develop relationships with new vendors
• Attention to detail
• Process orientation
• Team Player with ability to work with multi- national teams.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Awareness of Quality, Occupational health and safety and environment management systems.
• Understanding of procurement related risks and its possible mitigations.

Educational
DesiredGraduate, Bachelors Degree
PreferredEngineering Diploma or Associate Engineering

Minimum Experience
Minimum5 Years
PreferableUp to 7 years Purchasing & Logistics with Power & Desalination Project background

Required Skills
1.Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
2.Excellent inter personnel skills
3.Must be a team player
4.Good communication & negotiation skills
5.Must be proactive
6.Can work under pressure
7.Multi-tasking

Desired certification / Job specific skill / Training
1.Shall have Power & Desalination Plant Background
2.Must be conversant with ERP system, especially SAP
3.Valid KSA driving license will be an added advantage

Work Condition
The job holder requires supporting all Power & Desalination Plants, scattered all around KSA, in terms of providing their chemicals, spare parts, consumables needs. The ultimate requirement of the job is to replenish the safety stock levels of all chemicals, spare parts, consumables etc on timely and proactive manner. The job also requires a very close coordination with the end users & with the suppliers / contractors.