Buyer ( temporary role for 8 months)

To provide administrative assistance to the Purchasing function of Supply Chain while ensuring materials are ordered at the best possible rate, delivered on time, in the right quantity & quality; within set KPI's and assist Purchasing Supervisor as required.Job Accountabilities/Key ResponsibilitiesReview & respond to MRP expediting messages & urgent enquiries on a daily basis; review and release planned purchasing recommendation within set authority limits.Issue Request for Quotations (RFQ) to existing and new suppliers, preparation of costs analysis & recommendations.Interpret material requisitions & orders from internal departments.Issuance of Purchase Orders.Confirmation of Purchase Orders (PO) with Suppliers and updating of delivery terms; Ensure PO's are delivered on time and expedite overdue PO's with suppliers.Communicate with vendors to resolve problems related to on-time delivery, lead times or quality of supplies.Liaison with freight forwarding companies and logistics department for collection of shipment, freight and delivery to Jebel Ali and sites; follow up on delivery status.Coordination with Workshop/Stores and sites on various purchasing related issues.Developing new Vendors and maintaining relations with existing suppliers.Provide weekly consolidated Open POs report to Purchasing Supervisor for the allotted suppliers.Abides by set KPI's.Ensuring compliance with Purchasing Processes Provide support to other regions as required.Aggreko places a strong emphasis on health, operational safety and environmental protection. It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable for compliance to the Aggreko Health, Safety & Environmental policies, operating procedures and compliance to local legislation.Person Specification/Job RequirementsAccurate with figures Knowledge of basic software applications (Word, Excel…)Experienced in ERP systems Operating MRP System.Excellent knowledge of Electrical, mechanical and hardware items.Able to work under pressure.Desired SkillsSupplier Management & Negotiation skills Skill & ability to work on multiple tasks.Good written, oral & interpersonal communication skills.Sourcing & analytical skills.About The CompanyAggreko is the world's leading supplier of temporary power and temperature control rental solutions. We have been serving customers in the Middle East for over twenty years operating throughout the GCC. Aggreko Middle East has continued to grow by providing innovative power and chilling solutions to its customers and by recruiting employees who work with passion, dedication and teamwork, building new opportunities through relentless commitment to superb customer service and first-rate product quality and reliability.At Aggreko, confidence is much more than just a word. It is the driving force behind the way we think of ourselves, the way we want the world to think of us, and the way we do business.

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