Buyer - Buyer Support - Global Service Centre

**About DP World**

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

**About DP World Global Service Centre**

DP World’s Global Service Centre (GSCs) are key enablers of growth delivering standardization, process excellence and expertise, and automation in areas of Finance, Freight Forwarding, Marine Services, Engineering and Human Resources, helping accelerate DP World’s growth and business transformation. As we experience exponential growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Discover your next role here and change what's possible for everyone As an equal employer that recognizes and values diversity and an inclusive culture, we empower and up-skill our people with opportunities to perform at their best. Join us and be part of an amazing team that is transforming the future of world trade.

**Role Purpose**:
**Designation**:Buyer
- Buyer Support
- Global Service Centre

**Base Location**:Navi Mumbai

**Reporting to**:Manager Procurement

**Key Role Responsibilities**:
**Policies, Processes & Procedures**:

- Float and manage RFQ for subcontract works (e.g., scaffolding, insulation, blasting & painting, mechanical, piping, hvac, steel fabrication, electrical).
- Analyze technical and commercial aspects of subcontractor quotations.
- Evaluate and select vendors based on capability, cost-effectiveness, safety, and performance history.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules in coordination with project planning.
- Prepare and issue subcontract agreements or purchase orders in line with project scope.
- Coordinate with engineering, planning, and production teams for scope alignment and job progress.
- Ensure all subcontractors comply with project specifications, timelines, and hse standards.
- Monitor subcontractor job execution, variations, and support resolution of site-level issues.
- Track and report procurement status, cost savings, and contract utilization.
- Maintain updated records of subcontractor approvals, performance evaluations, and contracts.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key subcontractors.

**Safety, Quality & Environment**:
Comply with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

**Related Assignments**:

- Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.
- Vendors & Site visits required as deemed necessary and able to work in the Middle East summer weather conditions.

**Skills & Competencies**:

- Sound technical knowledge and experience in handling subcontracting jobs of all disciplines required for FPSO/FSRU/FPO/HVDC etc projects.
- Must have experience as subcon responsible buyer for the critical offshore oil and gas subcon jobs.
- Must have an experience right from bidding phase till full execution.
- Must be able to finalize contractual “Terms and Conditions” with suppliers as per applicable laws / regulations of the project.
- Must be able to lead the process and work with respective departments during technical review of spec and scope finalization.
- Up to date with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications preparation.
- Broad knowledge of international trade & shipping terms.
- Broad knowledge of Oil&Gas/Marine/Energy procurement terms and conditions including warranty requirements.
- Sound knowledge of technical terminology, particularly that use in an Oil&Gas/Marine/Energy sector.
- Strong background with resolution of procurement issues.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple procurement activities concurrently and to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and successfully execute tasks in accordance with departmental / project objectives
- Hands on experience in MS excel for complex commercial evaluations.
- Fully trained and knowledgeable with relevant Safety and Occupational Health & Safety standards.

**Behavioral Competencies**: