Assistant Buyer

About the Role

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. With a strong presence in over 70 countries and a workforce of more than 10,000 employees and contractors, Airswift offers comprehensive talent acquisition services tailored to client needs. Currently, we are looking to hire an Assistant Buyer to join a major Oil & Gas company based in Doha, Qatar.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• A minimum of six years of experience in procurement of equipment and materials, ideally within the oil and gas sector.
• Competency in reading technical drawings and documentation.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel; familiarity with SAP is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of material specifications.
• Strong command of both spoken and written English.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing procedures efficiently to convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders adhering to organizational policies and standards.
• Develop and apply sourcing strategies to meet operational requirements in Oil and Gas sectors effectively.
• Review user requirements for accuracy, resolving inconsistencies in specifications, lead times, quantities, and estimated costs.
• Analyze technical evaluations, price comparisons, and commercial offers to recommend awards. Prepare related procurement documentation including purchase and variation orders.
• Support service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) by managing performance reports, bonds, guarantees, progress payments, and ensuring timely delivery for critical and high-value procurements.
• Coordinate pre-qualification and technical proposal activities to refine specifications and estimate pricing.
• Assist in expediting deliveries and managing vendor relationships to improve vendor performance.
• Stay informed about market trends impacting pricing and delivery of equipment and materials for Oil & Gas operations.
• Maintain strict adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality policies as per company guidelines.
• Foster strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to promote a trustworthy and productive work environment.