Specialist I, CM -MRO & Consumables Ops Job

An exciting opportunity is available for Specialist I, CM -MRO & Consumables Ops Based in Jubail and will report directly to Section Head, MRO & Consumables Ops

 Job Summary:

Develop strategies to enable effective negotiations for low value services and/or materials. The procurement strategies developed by the Buyer are created to drive cost improvement and improve the company security of supply. Evaluates bids/quotations to determine optimum value and to gain alignment from key stakeholders. This Buyer conducts contract (Low value) negotiations and may develop strategies, as appropriate, in support of the negotiations. Identifies potential new. suppliers as required and is expected to develop, review, and issue requests for quotations and request for tenders for services and materials. The position shall provide expertise in the analysis, evaluation, qualification, and selection of suppliers.

            Qualification and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years relevant experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supplier selection based on bid analysis and supplier evaluation criteria within scope of authority.
•  Management of low value supplier relationships with supplier account managers
•  Management of processes to identify, develop, and qualify alternative suppliers to ensure security of supply.
•  Coordinates the development, issuance, and evaluation of requests for Proposals and Requests for Tender packages.
•  Evaluates implementation of methods (JIT, MRP, consignment, and VMI) to optimize low value commodity inventory levels.
• Negotiation of low value contracts for certain commodities and or services for geographical area.
• Development of contract Approval Requests as required by the MAS (Master Authority Schedule)
•  Preparation of procurement strategies for contract negotiations

Skills:

• SAP & SAP ARIBA experience.
• Data Gathering, Analysis & Reporting.
• Planning & organizing.
• Analysis and Problem Solving.
• Procurement Function
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Purchasing Tasks and Activities
• Negotiating
• Contracts Management & Administration
• Contracts Review
• Supplier Management
• Supplier Evaluations & Certificatio