Senior Buyer

Impala Terminals Middle East

Procurement Operations

• Ensure timely supply of goods and materials to support business operations

• Implement and maintain compliance with all procurement policies, processes, and procedures

• Manage the procure-to-pay cycle, including processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, and managing spot purchases

• Apply ABC analysis to optimize procurement activities

Strategic Sourcing & Tendering

• Lead tendering processes with focus on technical requirements, particularly Health, Safety, and Environmental standards

• Conduct vendor market research and develop strategies for key tenders

• Create vendor shortlists and manage RFP/RFQ processes

• Develop and maintain the procurement plan in alignment with business objectives

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers

• Monitor supplier performance including compliance, disputes, invoicing, and warranty issues

• Lead supplier performance reviews and benchmarking exercises

Commercial & Contract Management

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in contract negotiations

• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives across technical requirements, volumes, vendor diversification, and pricing

• Demonstrate value for money in all procurement activities

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor and report procurement KPIs including savings, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and P2P cycle time

• Analyze high levels of data to drive procurement decisions

• Collaborate with Finance on supplier payment terms

• Drive Total Cost of Ownership optimization initiatives