Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions across the lifecycle of customer facilities.

The company operates through Storage Solutions and Asset Solutions business units.

Role Overview

The Site Buyer identifies sources of commodities and services, evaluates bids, awards contracts and purchase orders, and maintains vendor and pricing information.

The role reports to the Project Procurement Lead and works with Engineering, Operations, and Estimating.

Responsibilities

Prepare contract documents and bidder lists and qualify potential bidders. Issue requests for quotation to vendors. Purchase project materials and services within estimates and schedule requirements. Evaluate bids and issue purchase orders. Negotiate small- to medium-value regional and international purchase orders. Assist with evaluation, award, and conforming processes. Resolve simple vendor claims or disputes. Solicit budgetary pricing for non-major project estimating and proposals when needed. Improve procurement tools, systems, and software. Promote HSE requirements and culture.

Qualifications

A BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical or Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required. Three to five years of relevant work experience is preferred. EPC industry experience is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, databases, and MS Office, are required or must be learned quickly. Proficiency in contract terms, mathematics, cost-benefit analysis, and value-based decision-making is required. Strong organizational and multitasking skills are required. JD Edwards experience is preferred.

Workplace and Training

This is a project site-based role. The role requires two to three months of training at the Dubai office.