About TMEIC Europe General Role Description - Responsible for negotiating purchases as directed by Senior Buyer or Manager - Responsible for issuance of RFI, RFP, RFQ, PO to suppliers in accordance with the operating procedures and ERP System - Responsible for on-time deliveries, shipping document and expedition as required. - Responsible for maintaining data integrity on the system database. - Liaise with all relevant stakeholders with clarity to ensure there is no detrimental effect on quality, cost, or deliveries. - Continuously working with Senior Buyer or Manager to minimise supply chain risk and issues. - Maintaining suppliers or partners compliance while working collaboratively Functional Accountabilities Managing RFQs - Receipt of RFQs from Internal Customers, checking and confirming details as necessary. - Arranging Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), as necessary. - Issuance of RFQs and follow up receipt of compliant vendor quotations. - Preparing Cost Comparisons and achieving required Cost Reduction Levels. Managing Projects - Liaising with Project Coordinator (PC) for preparation of PO to suppliers. - Issuing PO to Vendors and following up receipt of compliant acknowledgement. - Proactive in maintaining schedule regularly. - Expediting deliveries, if required, and eliminating any delays. - Organizing shipment of goods to Customer/Project Sites as necessary. - Handing of all project administration in association with PC and ensuring all records kept up to date. Vendor Management - Sourcing new competitive, quality vendors. - Follow Vendor Approval process and upkeep of database/folder. - Managing requirements for NDAs. - Recommending supplier development for categories and specific strategic suppliers. - Establishing and maintaining key supplier portfolio, working closely with technical team to maintain good level of quality. Administration - Responsible in any relevant administrative duties such as: - Data input and maintaining data integrity on system databases. - Issuance of RFQ and PO to suppliers in accordance with the operating procedures and ERP System. Maintaining Key Relationships - Working closely with internal technical teams to source cost effective and high-quality goods and services, to ensure project design specifications are fulfilled. - Working closely with Global Sourcing Teams to ensure all requirements are met. General Employee Accountabilities - Bring full effort to complete tasks assigned by manager. - Give manager best advice. - Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified. - Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager. - Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Teamwork, and Personal Commitment to drive Progress - Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws - Formulate recommendations for improvement proactively. - Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes. _ Minimum Qualifications_ - Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering, or Manufacturing processes - 3 years of experience working in procurement environment - Demonstrated working knowledge of the procurement process. - Knowledge of procurement in the industrial /oil & gas/ iron & steel/ renewable sectors - Demonstrated successful analytical and communication skills - Demonstrated successful planning, coordination and organization skills. - Demonstrated ability to prioritize (high risk items) and multi-task. - Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts. - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - Fluency in English language - Availability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 5%-10%, sometimes, with limited notice _ Preferred Qualifications_ - CIPS (Chartered Procurement) qualification or equivalent is a plus, but not mandatory - Ability to read Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) Drawing is an advantage - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - Working proficiency in another European language is an advantage - Working proficiency in Oracle is a plus, but not mandatory