Operational Buyer
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Operational Buyer AT Hitachi Energy
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Operational Purchasing Specialist
Job Overview
The role is responsible for ensuring smooth procurement operations and supporting successful project execution from order placement through commissioning. The position focuses on maintaining material availability, coordinating suppliers, resolving purchasing issues, and ensuring customer requirements are met to support long-term business relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Process purchase requisitions accurately and in line with company policies, ensuring they are converted into purchase orders within the required timelines.
Support an efficient Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process through careful validation, accurate purchasing data, and compliance with established procedures.
Manage purchase orders proactively to ensure materials are available when needed and align supplier deliveries with production schedules and project requirements.
Maintain close communication with suppliers to monitor delivery commitments and ensure agreed terms are followed.
Track order confirmations, goods receipts, and invoice verification activities to improve visibility and support accurate and timely financial processing.
Coordinate with planning, logistics, finance, and other relevant teams to ensure smooth supply chain execution.
Identify and resolve purchasing discrepancies involving costs, quality, delivery schedules, specifications, or other order requirements.
Work with suppliers to address issues promptly, reduce operational risks, and support continuous process improvement.
Contribute to supplier performance monitoring and risk management through vendor evaluation and effective supplier engagement.
Use procurement systems and digital tools, including SAP and SAP Ariba, to manage purchasing activities and support the use of qualified and approved suppliers.
Promote supply chain reliability, operational efficiency, compliance, and achievement of business objectives through proactive purchasing management.
Qualifications and Experience
Educational or professional background in a commercial or technical discipline, with experience in purchasing.
At least 5 years of experience in operational purchasing or a similar role.
Good knowledge of procurement principles, procedures, and industry best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP, particularly the SAP MM module.
Strong focus on compliance, ethics, and adherence to company policies.
Key Skills and Attributes
Dependable, self-directed, and highly detail-oriented.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Effective team player with good stakeholder communication skills.
Able to manage purchasing activities independently while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.