Buyer Assistant

Job Purpose

• Support basic procurement services to Qatargas functions implementing sourcing strategies and related policies and procedures to ensure meeting agreed performance criteria.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Produce sufficient knowledge of Qatargas procurement procedures in preparation for assuming role responsibilities.
• Perform assigned procurement tasks and tenders within the agreed performance criteria.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions for completeness and liaise with end users to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Recommend relevant sourcing strategies to identify suitable suppliers and communicate with suppliers for assigned commodities, prepare bidders list and issue requests for quotations or tenders after obtaining relevant approvals.
• Receive, analyze and evaluate supplier technical and commercial quotations in order to facilitate and recommend the decision making process.
• Obtain approval for variations and inform/update parties of any changes to avoid misunderstanding.
• Negotiate prices, terms & conditions, delivery as applicable to satisfy Qatargas business requirements and targeted savings. 
• Maintains Price Agreements and issue related Purchase Orders while ensuring documentation is up to date and controlled for the department.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Education (12 years).  

Knowledge and/or Experience - I

• 2 years’ direct experience in purchasing/procurement within the oil and gas industry.