Senior Buyer

Position: Senior BuyerJob Location: Abu DhabiThe Senior Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favourable terms for the organization. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.Main duties:Ensure all purchases of foods, beverages, materials, services, equipment, and supplies etc.

are in line with the approved policies and procedures and DOA on a timely basisIdentify and maximize opportunities for cost and price reductionsInterviews vendors/ conduct meetings and evaluates their products and capabilities as a supplier & maintain their data baseResearches product lines, prices, product sources and other relevant purchasing informationMaintain working relationships with all vendors by communicating in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all timesMonitor supplier performance against agreed measurement criteria, implementing appropriate corrective actions and advising of impending business riskEnsure timely deliveries at the lowest cost by handling and processing ordersBefore make progress, procurement process ensure requisitions are properly completed and approved as per purchasing policyReview orders for completeness, accuracy, vendor selection and compliance with existing policies and proceduresMaintain follow-up systems on all purchasesResolves inquiries and complains from vendors and user departmentAnalyse price increases and make vendor changers as necessary and appropriateFollow corporate guidelines on purchasing from corporate suppliersEnsure that purchased items adhere to corporate standards and if not to take corrective action as requiredMinimum Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma related to area such as Business of Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing & Procurement or any related fieldMinimum 4- 7years’ proven purchasing experience in the UAE related to Hospitality industry or experience in an integrated Private or Semi-Private Resort and Country Club or Sports Club with both Membership and Public access in a similar roleExcellent negotiation skills with outstanding vendor management skills and sharp problem-solving skillsFamiliarity in using Purchasing, Logistics systems such as: ordering and delivery process for commodities or services through the use of automated procurement systems, and assures invoice payment by monitoring the process from initiation of a purchase order through the receipt of the goods or services and billing