Buyer (Temporary for 6 months)

Job Description

Purpose of the Job: To provide administrative assistance to the Purchasing function of Supply Chain while ensuring materials are ordered at best possible rate, delivered on time, in right quantity & quality; within set KPI?s and assist Purchasing Manager as required.Accountability Level:Experienced individual contributor (specialist operational/technical role, or experienced professional). Works independently, with limited supervision. Problems faced may be difficult but can be addressed within an established frameworkKey Responsibilities:

• Review & respond to MRP expediting messages & urgent enquiries on a daily basis; review and release planned purchasing recommendation within set authority limits
• Interpret material requisitions & orders from internal departments
• Proper review on product details whether it match the requirement & savings scope while processing orders
• Issuance of Purchase Orders based on best price and lead time to meet before deadline
• Confirmation of Purchase Orders with Suppliers and updating of delivery terms; Ensure PO?s are delivered on time and expedite overdue PO?s with suppliers
• Proper co-ordination with key stakeholders in order to meet their demand and request on time
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems related to on-time delivery, lead times or quality of supplies
• Liaison with freight forwarding companies and logistics department for collection of shipment, freight and delivery to Jebel Ali and sites; follow up on delivery status
• Coordination with Workshop/Stores and sites on various purchasing related issues.
• Handling Capex requisitions for standard items raised by Fleet & Asset management team
• Play a pivotal role in ensuring correct quality goods and services are ordered at best possible Total Cost and delivered on time
• Proper coordination with stores & suppliers to solve delivery discrepancies on received items
• Analyze with existing suppliers to understand their key operational problems
• Provide weekly consolidated Open POs report to Purchasing Manager for the allotted suppliers
• Works to achieve defined set of KPI?s
• Ensuring compliance with Purchasing Processes
• Preparation of documents for Equipment?s & materials, including as per PDP (Project data pack), mobilisation sheet & final pick list, and technical documentation.
• Prepare material for the Depot mobilisation / Events as per BOM list from Engineering / Projects team.
• Update the mobilisation / demob sheet / invoice packing list tracker for depot /events mobilisation and operational shipments.
• Liaise with Logistics, Technical, Finance and Product Marketing teams where appropriate to provide the proper Supply Chain input on projects in progress
• Provide support to other regions as required
• Displays a commitment to Operational Excellence activities.
• Aggreko places a strong emphasis on Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental protection. It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable for compliance to the Aggreko Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and local legislation, and ensure completion and validity of all minimum QHSE training and objectives required by the company.

Person Specifications:

• Accurate with figures
• Knowledge of basic software applications (Word, Excel?)
• Experienced in ERP systems
• Operating MRP System
• Excellent knowledge of Electrical, mechanical and hardware items.
• Able to work under pressure

Desired Skills:

• Supplier Management & Negotiation skills
• Skill & ability to work on multiple tasks
• Good written, oral & interpersonal communication skills
• Technical knowledge
• Sourcing & analytical skills

Typical Experience:University Degree / Specialised Supply Chain Diploma such as MCIPsAbout UsWe are the people who use our big boxes to make a massive difference. We believe in the positive impact of power and the ability to control temperature. We believe what we do opens up opportunity and creates potential for individuals, communities, industries and societies over the world. We believe when we work together we can do anything. We believe in the power of our team. We are the people who keep the lights on. And we recruit the best talent, too.Our four values help us get even better at what we do. It?s the Aggreko way of working ? we call it Always Orange.Always Orange means:Being dynamic: We?re nimble and are always ready to react to an ever changing world.Being expert: We know our stuff, we?re great under pressure and we thrive in our busy, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We use our experience to make a difference. We know how to challenge and we have the courage of our convictions.Being together: We play for Team Aggreko and value the expertise of everyone around us. We?re accountable and we hold others to account.Being innovative: We never miss an opportunity to learn, to look out, or to be better.Aggreko is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. We do not discriminate, and we abide by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

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