Senior Buyer

Kent is looking for a Senior Buyer to be based in India.

Skills and Responsibilities:  

• Prepare RFQ package and send for project and client approval before issuing to Supplier. 
• Invite offers, discuss and close commercial queries with suppliers. 
• Coordinate for closure of technical queries between engineering and supplier. 
• Negotiate prices and T&Cs, prepare commercial bid tabulation and recommendation for award and issue for internal and client approval. 
• Prepare PO in Procurement system, coordinate for approval and issue to Supplier, obtain supplier acceptance and acknowledgement on PO. 
• Arrange KOM, Weekly Meeting with Suppliers 
• Highlight pre & post order concerns to management & client on weekly basis. 
• Invoice Verification & Processing 
• PO Closeout activities 
• Expediting of major packages and bulk items via phone and email 
• Documenting all written and oral communication with suppliers 
• Review of the key milestones outlined in the Supplier’s fabrication schedule to understand the expediting activities and requirements. 
• Verify progress of order/fabrication with vendors. 
• Maintaining all updated status within Kent’s expediting progress sheets 
• Presents status of packages to project team and client during weekly meeting 
• Proactively works to identify and resolve material delivery issues. 
• Reports any pending delivery delays to procurement lead and project management. 
• Maintaining constant contact with vendors and shipping companies while deliveries are in route. 
• Developing quality, long-term relationships with key vendor contacts. 
• Process milestone Invoices. 
• PO Closeout activities.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

Education: 

• Bachelor / Diploma of Engineering from a reputed college 
• MBA / Diploma in Supply chain or Procurement certification will be an added advantage

Experience: 

• 10+ years of buying experience in Upstream Oil & Gas, Refinery, Polymer & Petrochemical industries

Knowledge

• Expertise in Buying, Expediting and QS Coordination with Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Project. 
• Should be from O&G EPCM or EPC Background. 
• Should have knowledge of Shared Service model. 
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in handling suppliers in USA, Europe, Asia and Middle east 
• Should be able to manage Packages independently with minimum supervision. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Should be well versed with Procurement Procedures, Commercial & Legal terms related to Project PO.

Communication:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Identify/report technical concerns and solutions in a clear and concise manner
• Attend project and team meeting

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Proactive
• Client Focus
• Teamwork, Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making in own work area.
• Problem analysis and resolution.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

• Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.​​​​​​​
• Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it

Details about the role: 

Location:  Mumbai

Relocation required: Not Required

Travel required: On Request

Contract type: Permanent 

Experience level: 10+ years

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!