Senior Buyer - Events & Exhibitions Company

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our Regional Holding Group client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Buyer to join their Events Business team in Abu Dhabi, UAE to work on high profile Events projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Buyer experienced on large scale Events, Exhibitions and trade show projects in the UAE and the wider GCC. Only candidates who are having relevant experience with a recognised Events & Exhibitions Company will be considered.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-qualify competent suppliers as per Procurement Policy to ensure all suppliers meet required guidelines.
• Review and Process Purchase Request, obtain 3 quotations and Prepare Price Comparison for internal or external Clients approval.
• Negotiate prices with vendors, suppliers, traders and service providers to have the most cost effective deals while meeting requirements of standards and quality and timely of products and services.
• Review term and conditions, payment, delivery period, warranty, after sales service, insurance and any other applicable terms mentioned in quotations to ensure it is meeting company / client requirement.
• Plan, organizes, implement and facilitate schedule and programs related to delivery, in coordination with site Property Managers.
• Continuously source equivalent products and services that are less expensive but conform to the standards and are acceptable to the Clients.
• Review Vendor performance and provide feedback to the Assistant Purchase Manager.
• Assist the Procurement Manager with any changes and update in ERP system.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Manager

Senior Buyer - Events Company Experience:

• University Degree in Business Administration or related subject
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience of procurement at least 2-3 in an Events and Exhibitions specialist company.
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Knowledge of UAE suppliers market
• Knowledge of working with ERP system purchasing module
• Effective Communication skills
• English Language
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Planning, organizing and analytical Skills

Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and process

Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022

Status: Filled