Purchaser I (Industrial Materials & Services)

Role Overview

Purchaser I (Industrial Materials & Services) at Elliott Group, based at the KEZAD Free Zone facility in Abu Dhabi. This is a full-time, on-site permanent position.

Company Overview

Elliott Group designs, manufactures, and services critical rotating equipment for customers worldwide. The global service network installs, overhauls, repairs, upgrades, and rerates machines from any manufacturer, delivering precision engineering, extraordinary reliability, and unparalleled service.

Role Purpose

Support tactical procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services in accordance with company policies and procedures. This entry-level role manages the purchase requisition lifecycle, ensures timely order placement, maintains accurate ERP data governance, and facilitates vendor communication to support factory production and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Tactical Procurement & Purchase Requisition Lifecycle Management

• Execute daily purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) workflows for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated parts per project Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Monitor PO confirmations and track supplier delivery schedules.
• Maintain high data accuracy in the ERP system.
• Support sourcing efforts for non-standard components and basic low-complexity engineering changes.

Operational Continuity & Expediting

• Communicate proactively with suppliers to clarify order details, resolve invoice or delivery discrepancies, and track delivery dates.
• Prevent production bottlenecks through timely supplier follow-up.
• Align procurement schedules with key project milestones.
• Escalate material risks or lead-time delays to the Purchasing Agent.
• Monitor inventory optimization targets and support material flow into the facility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Quality Support

• Partner with Production Planners and Engineers to interpret basic part specifications and ensure supplier capabilities.
• Review BOM accuracy with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Receiving teams to address non-conformances, quality holds, or delivery mismatches promptly.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Maintain clean and comprehensive procurement documentation, including vendor quotes, order confirmations, material certificates, and compliance records.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal supply chain controls, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ethical vendor policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administration; entry-level candidates with strong internships or co-ops are encouraged to apply.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), material flow, and supplier logistics.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on familiarity or training with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proactive communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization with international stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn in a technical engineering environment.

Additional Information

• Work environment: Standard office environment with routine interaction with workshop and warehouse teams.
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required for supplier visits or training.