Job Description A Large International Natural Gas Solutions & Services Company is looking for a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Representative to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will be responsible for supply chain activities such as registering and managing vendors/suppliers, processing and tracking job orders/deliveries and maintaining track of inventory.
Responsibilities: Take responsibility of prequalification, evaluation and re-evaluation of suppliers / vendors and ensure vendor lists are developed and updated
Negotiate best local and international vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on the specific budget and schedule requirements
Coordinate with all departments to ensure priorities are achieved in line with the overall procurement schedule / requirement
Ensure management is fully informed and updated on the progress and the current status of procurement, logistics, customers' orders etc.
Identify delays and take required action(s) to control any possible delay(s) when purchasing critical items
Administer inventory including and not limited to min / max controls, stocking methods, parts ordering, price reviews, audits and parts selection
Use SAP and vendors' portal webpages to manage parts ordering and access inventories
Follow up, expedite, improve deliveries, ensure order fulfillment and item delivery in a timely manner
Execute and process the logistics activities and shipping documents
Review freight bills, open PO reports, in transit report and maintain inventory turns.
Participate in an effective cost improvement and savings program for purchased materials and services
Handle related work orders and part orders in a timely fashion
Post the inventory usage for all sites, O&M requirement, sales order creation for the customer and quotes to the customers
Interface with client departments, coordinate and interface with other technical departments, commissioning, operations, and contractors to resolve procurement issues
Assist develop procurement guidance required to acquire new vendors/suppliers/subcontractors in line with client requirements
Develop procurement reviews and analysis during vendor prequalification, bid evaluation and performance evaluation
Oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts, follow up, schedule and expediting of deliveries, including all partnership agreements and support periodic supplier business reviews.
Visit vendor facilities to investigate capacity, ability to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates
Review customers' RFQ for spares, prepare customers' quotations, follow up quotation with customer, execute customers' order and manage order's fulfillment
Candidate Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in similar work environment
Must have a background/knowledge in the gas compression industry, turbine is a plus
Background/knowledge in Waukesha, Caterpillar or Ariel is a plus
Expert in MS Office and ERP system, SAP software is highly advantageous
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
