Senior Buyer

Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement and Purchasing

• Manage the complete procurement cycle, from Material Requisition (MR) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) through commercial evaluation, negotiation, Purchase Order (PO) placement, and delivery.
• Review technical specifications, material requirements, and commercial documentation in coordination with project and engineering teams.
• Prepare and evaluate quotations, commercial bid comparisons, and supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, expediting activities, and material delivery schedules.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures, project specifications, and approved budgets.

2. Subcontract Management

• Coordinate the sourcing, prequalification, evaluation, and selection of subcontractors for project-related works and services.
• Prepare and review subcontract RFQs, scope of work, commercial comparisons, and subcontractor proposals.
• Support subcontract negotiations covering pricing, payment milestones, project schedules, deliverables, and contractual terms.
• Review subcontract documents and ensure alignment with project requirements and applicable main contract obligations.
• Monitor subcontractor commitments, deliverables, and commercial performance in coordination with project and site teams.
• Assist in managing subcontract variations, change orders, claims, and commercial clarifications.
• Maintain proper records of subcontract agreements, amendments, correspondence, and commercial documentation.

3. Contract and Commercial Administration

• Review purchase contracts, service agreements, and subcontract terms and conditions.
• Support the preparation, review, and administration of contracts in accordance with company policies and project requirements.
• Identify commercial risks, contractual deviations, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with project management, legal, finance, and site teams on contractual matters.
• Assist in evaluating variations, claims, payment applications, and contractual changes.
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and compliance throughout the procurement and contracting process.

4. Supplier and Site Coordination

• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, logistics teams, warehouse personnel, and site management to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Follow up on material availability, shipping schedules, delivery documentation, and outstanding purchase orders.
• Resolve procurement and subcontracting issues that may affect project progress.
• Maintain procurement trackers, subcontract registers, and regular status reports for management.
• Support cost control, budget monitoring, and procurement reporting activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in procurement, subcontracting, and contract administration, preferably within EPC, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Construction projects.
• Proven experience in managing subcontractors, negotiating commercial terms, and reviewing subcontract agreements and service contracts.
• Strong knowledge of RFQs, quotation evaluation, purchase orders, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
• Good understanding of Incoterms, payment terms, logistics, expediting, and contractual conditions.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, coordination, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Previous experience supporting EPC project sites and construction activities.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and subcontracting requirements simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to contractual details.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.