Buyer (Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Parts)

Role Overview

Buyer (Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Parts) at Elliott Group, based in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Elliott is a global provider of design, manufacture, and service of critical rotating equipment. The company's global service network installs, overhauls, repairs, upgrades, and rerates machines from any manufacturer. Customers choose Elliott for precision engineering, extraordinary reliability, and unparalleled service.

Role Purpose

To manage the end-to-end purchasing process for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated parts supporting engineering and manufacturing projects. The role ensures timely delivery, competitive pricing, and strict adherence to project timelines and quality standards through collaboration with internal teams and external global suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution & Supplier Communication

• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components according to project Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Monitor PO confirmations, track supplier delivery schedules, and continuously update data within the ERP system.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers to clarify order specifications, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve invoice or shipping discrepancies.
• Conduct regular follow-ups on open purchase orders and track delivery dates to support factory production schedules.

Project Support & Sourcing

• Align procurement timelines with key project milestones; escalate material risks, potential shortages, or delays to the Purchasing Agent.
• Participate in BOM reviews to ensure accuracy regarding part numbers, lead times, and pricing in ERP systems.
• Support sourcing efforts for non-standard or custom components during low-complexity engineering changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production Planners and Engineers to interpret technical specifications and assess supplier capabilities and capacity.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Receiving teams to address non-conformances, quality claims, or physical delivery mismatches efficiently.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain clean, organized, and complete procurement records, including vendor quotations, order confirmations, material certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Strictly adhere to internal supply chain controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and company policies governing procurement and vendor management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or tactical buying role, preferably within heavy machinery, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or oil & gas service facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, and technical part specifications (mechanical, electrical, and fabrication).
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong negotiation, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization.

Additional Information

• Full-time, on-site permanent position based at Elliott Group's Repair Facility in KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi.
• Standard office environment with periodic presence in the local repair workshop/facility.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required for supplier visits, audits, or corporate alignment meetings.