Buyer Trading Items and Consumables

The Experienced Buyer will source and procure trading items and industrial consumables for the business ensuring materials meet specifications and are delivered on time at competitive total cost. The role covers supplier sourcing across the UAE China India and Europe commercial negotiations purchase order follow-up and import documentation and customs coordination.

• Source and purchase PPE lubricants tools fasteners packaging safety equipment and other industrial consumables in line with approved requirements.

• Identify evaluate and maintain suitable suppliers in the UAE China India and Europe; obtain and compare quotations against specifications price quality and delivery requirements.

• Negotiate pricing payment terms lead times and other commercial conditions to achieve the best total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Apply and compare relevant Incoterms including FOB CIF DDP and EXW when evaluating supplier offers and landed cost.

• Prepare and process purchase orders in Oracle ERP ensuring the details accurately reflect approved requisitions quotations specifications and agreed terms.

• Expedite open orders and coordinate with suppliers internal stakeholders and logistics teams to manage delivery dates shortages discrepancies and urgent requirements.

• Maintain accurate procurement records supplier quotations order status and supporting documentation in Oracle ERP and related files.

The candidate should have practical sourcing familiarity with the following categories:

• Anchors and structural hardware: Heavy-duty anchor bolts drop-in and flush anchors; self-drilling screws structural bolts brackets and securing hardware. Familiarity with brands such as Hilti Fischer and Würth is useful.

• Wood and packing materials: White wood plywood jute films tapes cartons bags and bubble wrap.

• Tools and machinery: Cutters blades drill bits spanners and related workshop tools; pipe wrenches including RIDGID products.

• Hand and cutting tools: Tap sets HSS twist drill bits threading die sets measuring tools utility blades and cutting or grinding accessories.

• Fasteners and general hardware: Bolts nuts screws washers and related fastening items.

• Abrasives and welding consumables: Sanding fibre grinding and cutting discs; AWS E6013 and stainless-steel welding electrodes.

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field.

• 35 years of procurement or buying experience including at least 3 years sourcing trading items consumables tools hardware or similar materials.