JOB DETAILS:

We know it's our people that make Expro great, and we offer a fulfilling career across all disciplines of our international organization.

We're at the heart of the energy transition, developing and delivering future-facing technologies in support of a more sustainable future for us all. From ground-breaking use of our technologies and expertise, through to tremendous community partnerships, we take our responsibilities as a Citizen of the World seriously. 

Our rich history is built on decades of experience, teamwork and outstanding performance… and our future is built on people like you!

We're Hiring a Buyer in Uganda

Overall Purpose of the Job

To procure goods and services required by the business to the required specification, quality level, at a competitive price, delivered in a timely manner.

Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Receive generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.
• Negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensuring schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by vendors with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders.
• In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner.
• Expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Work with business units to communicate and improve delivery where-ever possible and updating SAP accordingly.
• Assist end user departments with price bid enquires for obtaining goods/services quotes from suppliers.
• Continually work with “key” suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programs. Regular management and control of costs with the respective suppliers.
• Where applicable, co-ordinate of end user department rental requirements with suppliers for operational support activity, and where applicable, communicate delivery status to the originators.
• Assist the accounts department with invoice enquires requiring clarification/ approval; specifically with rental equipment and personnel services. Contact department originators/ Supervisors on such invoice approval, update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoice(s) to the Accounts department.
• Action any changes to specifications advising suppliers accordingly.
• Assist Procurement Manager with supplier business review meetings and assist with supplier assessment in conjunction with the Supplier Approval Process.
• Assist in other purchasing/ departmental duties/ activities as detailed by the Procurement Manager including ad hoc projects as required.

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• 3 years experience within a buying/materials environment
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word) and MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Previous experience of terminology, supplier evaluation, purchase order drafting, negotiation