Procurement Specialist - Oil & Gas

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-3567

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The successful candidate for this post will become part of a progressive, innovative and ambitious business that holds a distinct set of values, based on respect for the individual. They will also be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas and take on new challenges that test their abilities and elevate their performance to new levels.

Client Details

* My client is an independent oil and gas development and production company, focused on turning opportunities into value by targeting maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields.

Description

* To improve the efficiency of our procurement function inside a growing international business my client have decided to centralise their purchasing activity. They are now recruiting several procurement specialists based in Dubai to manage their UK operations.

Additional responsibilities include:

* Ensure all materials and services required by the Company are sourced and procured in a timely, safe and cost effective manner in accordance with appropriate Company policies, procedures and processes.
* Reviewing and validating all purchase requisitions
* Obtaining multiple quotations as per Company's process
* Issue timely Purchase orders with complete details
* Track and Expedite deliveries
* Responsible for maintaining a full audit trail for all procurement transactions
* Ensure appropriate financial authority (AFE/Budget approval) is strictly adhered to at all times
* Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement
* Participate in supplier meetings to ensure expected standards are being adhered to with respect to price and performance
* Active participation, promotion and development of the Company's safety and environment policies
* Working closely with Finance and Contracts to ensure smooth Procure to Pay process
* Close all open POs in a timely manner
* Develop fixed price catalogues and upload onto MAXIMO
* Consolidate supplier base
* Appropriate sourcing strategies as per Kraljic model of purchasing
* Identify and materialize opportunities of buying from alternate markets
* Ensure all orders comply with all applicable statutory regulations

Job Offer

* The salary on offer is 16,000 AED - 18,000 AED

Dependant on suitability to the role and experience

Requirements

* Prior experience of Procurement is a must. Preference to those with experience in Oil & Gas
* Preference given to those who are experience in providing remote procurement support to international business
* Able to demonstrate cost reductions and implement value for money sourcing through effective supply chain management
* Proficiency in Procurement Business Systems (preferably MAXIMO)
* Ability to work with individuals from a varied background in a multi-cultural environment.
* Presents themselves in a professional and ethical manner appropriate to the EnQuest values.
* Ability to communicate in a respectful manner, both verbally and written.
* Preferably educated to degree level in Procurement Supply Chain or Business Management
* Working knowledge of purchase order terms and conditions

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Procurement Specialist salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 14,000

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