WTS Energy is seeking to hire a Lead Buyer Subcontracting – who have Ship repair/ Shipbuilding, Yard maintenance experiences.
Location: Dubai
Job Objectives
Source and procure sub-contracting services to satisfy the ship repair, NB projects, yard maintenance & other requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Policies, Processes & Procedures:
· Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
· Ensure employees are aware and follow the information Security Rules and data security measures in order to protect the company information / intellectual properties.
Day- to-day operations:
· Implements the day-to-day operations assigned for the subcontracting section to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures
· Identification of all requirements in requisition for subcontracting issued by various departments / projects
· Coordinate with project managers, project engineers and update the subcontracting status
· Organize the regularly review meeting with subordinates and identify the concerns to provide the best possible solutions
· Ensure that all potential subcontractors are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements and exploring best possible competitive solution
· Ensure the sourcing process to support project and procurement objectives
· Analysis the project terms and condition and create the project specific terms and condition of purchase
· Negotiate the best payment terms and contract conditions, maintaining high level of integrity
· Preparation of project procurement procedure for subcontracting, PO plan and obtain approval from client
· Update the Subcontracting Procurement status to Director Procurement.
· Monitor the progress of individual buyers and initiate them to explore their concern to guide for best possible solution
· Assist Tendering and Costing Department as required
· Liaise with all departments and maintain the good relationship to provide required service
· Develop new vendors in line with yards quality / price requirements
· Arrange and participate in meetings between subcontractors and Company engineers and other personnel to facilitate standardization and economical procurement
Education
· Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering discipline or equivalent.
· Post graduate diploma in Materials management
· Post graduate degree in Materials management
Training
· Proficient with MS Office applications.
· Basic accounting.
· Formal education in Purchasing Process is desirable.
Experience
· 10 – 15 years’ experience subcontracting in an industrial environment, shipyard, offshore / Oil & Gas industry
· Working experience in major Production / Construction companies/projects and heavy industrial segments.
Technical competencies:
· Up to date with modern production methods, procedures, and specifications preparation
· Broad knowledge of international trade & shipping terms.
· Sound knowledge of technical terminology, particularly that use in a marine environment.
· Strong background with resolution of subcontracting issues.
· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple subcontracting activities concurrently and meet deadlines.
· Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and successfully execute tasks in accordance with departmental / project objectives.
