Buyer - Inchcape Shipping Services - United Arab Emirates

To support the VP Global Contracts and Group Government Services with quotations, pricing, and purchasing of items and services for contracts held by ISS.

Accountabilities:
Review PRF (Purchase Request Form) to confirm if specifications are complete & duly approved.
Conduct a supplier evaluation, source the correct/accredited suppliers for the required materials and solicits quotation from all of them.
Evaluate offers based on technical details available in the PRF (Purchase Request Form) and tabulate the conforming quotations.
Request originators to confirm correctness of the offer with the best price.
Negotiate the commercial aspect of the offer with the aim of getting the best price with the best terms and conditions.
Prepare purchase order and submit for approval in accordance to the limits of authority mentioned in the company policies and procedures.
Issue/serve the purchase order to concerned supplier and request for order acknowledgement.
Arrange insurance coverage for orders with delivery terms of ex-works, FOB and CFR.
Monitor deliveries and initiate follow-ups to make sure materials will be received/delivered according to delivery commitment of supplier.
Communicate with suppliers regards to the preparation of Invoice, Certificate of Origin to enable receipt by the customer.
Arrange shipment for orders with delivery terms of ex-works & FOB (solicits quotes from accredited freight forwarders and issue purchase order according to the best offer).
Provide complete original shipping documents to the person in charge of clearance, receipt and logistics.
Arrange insurance claim for any materials damaged during shipment.

Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors Degree with 4 to 5 years buying experience in similar industries.
Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office.
Excellent in written communication skills.
Excellent in verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Resourceful & has excellent ability to negotiate the best terms & conditions with suppliers.
Strong analysis & problem solving skills & root cause analysis.

Key Behaviors:
Independent worker and at the same time a team player.
Honest and trustworthy.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work under pressure at highest service level.

Closing date for applications 20/09/2012

Send CV at: unsoa.hr@iss-shipping.com