Technical Buyer

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Technical Buyer for managing procurementof all materials and services (consumables, equipment, subcontractor services, vendor services), for various material testing laboratories consisting Chemistry, Metallurgy, Environment, Civil, Special Testing in adherence with the Element standards and governing policies.

While being responsible for both Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) procurement, this role involves managing the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the Element’s ongoing operations and strategic investments. This role will be responsible for plant and machinery maintenance, as well as handling the invoicing process from suppliers.

This position will be based in Dammam, KSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for both CAPEX and OPEX to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals, conducting market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors for goods and services required for projects and day-to-day operations while supporting other Element Labs for sourcing/ procurement whenever required
• Prepare and issue Purchase orders and follow up with the suppliers to expedite the delivery / service ensuring cross functional coordination with operational & technical team to get technical compliance on the vendor proposals for both OPEX and CAPEX
• Identify key categories and initiate agreements with key vendors & key sub-contractors for favorable pricing and terms
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable terms and conditions and evaluate vendor performance recommending improvements or changes when necessary
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely procurement of parts and services necessary for the upkeep of plant machinery, developing & implementing preventive maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance and minimal downtime
• Receive and review invoices from suppliers to verify accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and manage goods receipt note
• Collaborate with the finance department to process invoices for payment, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while monitoring and analyzing procurement costs to identify opportunities for cost savings & process improvements ensuring alignment amongst the cross-functional teams to align procurement activities
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and internal policies in all procurement activities while staying informed about industry trends, market conditions, and changes in regulations that may impact procurement processes, attending and completing all mandatory and recommended trainings from time to time
• Generate and analyze reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and other relevant metrics, providing regular updates to management on the status of procurement activities and potential risks
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• 5-year experience in -Purchasing, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Sourcing, Vendor Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial, Sales Coordination, Export / Import
• High levels of integrity
• Proficiency in ERP / ORACLE solutions
• Should be a Co-operative team member with excellent management skills, communication, client convincing, manpower supervision, ability to extract information from specifications and drawings
  
  

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.