Local Purchaser

Role Overview

Local Purchaser at Samsung E&A, a specialized EPC company providing comprehensive solutions across all areas of the plant industry. The role is based on-site within Engineering and Construction projects.

Company Overview

Samsung E&A is a specialized EPC company with 50 years of pioneering experience in the Korean plant industry. The company has successfully performed numerous projects worldwide and operates as a globally competitive engineering firm. Business areas span Oil and Gas processing, Refinery, Petrochemical, Energy Transition, Environmental, Industrial and BIO sectors. Services include feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M.

Role Purpose

Organize and direct warehouse operations to effectively manage receipt, storage and distribution of materials to site. Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials between various departments to support Engineering and Construction project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Material Management & Control

• Administer and control material receipts, issues and storage.
• Maintain details of receiving and issuing material, reviewing material receiving reports for completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Check inventory and prepare storage plans for materials.
• Prepare color coding of locally procured materials.

Damage, Loss & Discrepancy Resolution

• Decide the disposition of material overages, shortages or materials received damaged.
• Advise where insurance claims are applicable.
• Take necessary action to initiate Overage, shortage, damage and reject reports.
• Monitor filed changes reports for materials which are missing, lost, damaged or changed.
• Identify the cause of material losses and take corrective action.

Material Planning & Scheduling

• Supervise forecast of future material use at job site and control construction allowances.
• Participate in material scheduling meetings and recommend adjustments to work schedules if necessary to reflect availability of critical materials.
• Coordinate with the respective chief engineer for preparation of requisitions for material to be produced locally.

Site & Logistics Operations

• Check material delivery at site.
• Prepare or check arrangement for the disposal of surplus materials.

Cost & Resource Optimization

• Control costs through productivity of personnel, efficient usage of storage space and proper protection of stored materials.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safety regulations are observed by subordinates.
• Ensure construction equipment and tools are in safe condition.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with other departments such as procurement, field control and field engineering to proceed material problem solving.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage and monitor subcontractors.

Systems & Administration

• Operate and utilize FMC system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience working in a supervisory role.
• Project-based warehousing experience gained within the Oil and Gas industry or petrochemical industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge on material management.

Skills & Competencies

• Organization management.
• Planning Performance.
• Cost Management.
• Resource and Work front Management.
• Quality and Safety Management.
• Progress Management.
• Requirement Study.
• System Utilization Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Client Management.
• Subcontractor Management.
• Document Management.
• Risk Management.
• Inventory Management.

Additional Information

• Accommodation provided.
• Transportation provided.
• Flight Tickets provided.
• Medical Insurance provided.
• Samsung E&A follows fair and merit-based recruitment practices and does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.