Buyer

Kent is looking for a 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
• 5-8 years of buying experience in Upstream Oil & Gas, Refinery, Polymer & Petrochemical industries 

 

Experience: 

 

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 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: 5-8 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!

 

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.