Purchasing Specialist

A. Supervision Received

• Reports to and receives operational direction from the Purchasing Supervisor.
• At jobsite locations, reports to and receives operational direction from the Project Field Procurement Manager.

B. Supervision Exercised

• May provide supervision, training and guidance to other purchasing personnel as required.

C. Contacts

• Maintains working relationships with project Supply Chain personnel and project discipline personnel in order to perform assigned duties.
• Maintains working relationships with bidders and suppliers involved with the performance of assigned tasks.

• Requires abachelors degree in engineering from a reputed University. Post-graduate specialization in Supply Chain Management preferred. 8+ years of industry experience including minimum 3 years in purchasing function. Ability to source items of moderate complexity under light supervision. Broad knowledge and related sourcing experience and may participate in negotiations under direction of others.

• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
• Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back-charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes. Good understanding of equipment and material fabrication steps and methods.
• Skilled in working with, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups.
• Capable of providing early warning to the Project Management of supplier deficiencies or schedule slippage.
• Capable of interpreting schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained.