Buyer
2025-06-13T12:42:52+00:00
Expro
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https://www.expro.com/
FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Engineering Services
Business Associations
2025-06-21T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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We know it's our people that make Expro great, and we offer a fulfilling career across all disciplines of our international organization.
We're at the heart of the energy transition, developing and delivering future-facing technologies in support of a more sustainable future for us all. From ground-breaking use of our technologies and expertise, through to tremendous community partnerships, we take our responsibilities as a Citizen of the World seriously.
Our rich history is built on decades of experience, teamwork and outstanding performance… and our future is built on people like you!
We're Hiring a Buyer in Uganda
Overall Purpose of the Job
To procure goods and services required by the business to the required specification, quality level, at a competitive price, delivered in a timely manner.
Key Activities and Accountabilities
- Receive generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.
- Negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensuring schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by vendors with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders.
- In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner.
- Expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Work with business units to communicate and improve delivery where-ever possible and updating SAP accordingly.
- Assist end user departments with price bid enquires for obtaining goods/services quotes from suppliers.
- Continually work with “key” suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programs. Regular management and control of costs with the respective suppliers.
- Where applicable, co-ordinate of end user department rental requirements with suppliers for operational support activity, and where applicable, communicate delivery status to the originators.
- Assist the accounts department with invoice enquires requiring clarification/ approval; specifically with rental equipment and personnel services. Contact department originators/ Supervisors on such invoice approval, update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoice(s) to the Accounts department.
- Action any changes to specifications advising suppliers accordingly.
- Assist Procurement Manager with supplier business review meetings and assist with supplier assessment in conjunction with the Supplier Approval Process.
- Assist in other purchasing/ departmental duties/ activities as detailed by the Procurement Manager including ad hoc projects as required.
Job Knowledge and Qualifications
- 3 years experience within a buying/materials environment
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word) and MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Previous experience of terminology, supplier evaluation, purchase order drafting, negotiation
Receive generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements. Negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensuring schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by vendors with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders. In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner. Expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Work with business units to communicate and improve delivery where-ever possible and updating SAP accordingly. Assist end user departments with price bid enquires for obtaining goods/services quotes from suppliers. Continually work with “key” suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programs. Regular management and control of costs with the respective suppliers. Where applicable, co-ordinate of end user department rental requirements with suppliers for operational support activity, and where applicable, communicate delivery status to the originators. Assist the accounts department with invoice enquires requiring clarification/ approval; specifically with rental equipment and personnel services. Contact department originators/ Supervisors on such invoice approval, update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoice(s) to the Accounts department. Action any changes to specifications advising suppliers accordingly. Assist Procurement Manager with supplier business review meetings and assist with supplier assessment in conjunction with the Supplier Approval Process. Assist in other purchasing/ departmental duties/ activities as detailed by the Procurement Manager including ad hoc projects as required.
3 years experience within a buying/materials environment Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word) and MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred) Previous experience of terminology, supplier evaluation, purchase order drafting, negotiation
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Vacancy title:
Buyer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Business Associations]
Jobs at:
Expro
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, June 21 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
We know it's our people that make Expro great, and we offer a fulfilling career across all disciplines of our international organization.
We're at the heart of the energy transition, developing and delivering future-facing technologies in support of a more sustainable future for us all. From ground-breaking use of our technologies and expertise, through to tremendous community partnerships, we take our responsibilities as a Citizen of the World seriously.
Our rich history is built on decades of experience, teamwork and outstanding performance… and our future is built on people like you!
We're Hiring a Buyer in Uganda
Overall Purpose of the Job
To procure goods and services required by the business to the required specification, quality level, at a competitive price, delivered in a timely manner.
Key Activities and Accountabilities
- Receive generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.
- Negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensuring schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by vendors with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders.
- In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner.
- Expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Work with business units to communicate and improve delivery where-ever possible and updating SAP accordingly.
- Assist end user departments with price bid enquires for obtaining goods/services quotes from suppliers.
- Continually work with “key” suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programs. Regular management and control of costs with the respective suppliers.
- Where applicable, co-ordinate of end user department rental requirements with suppliers for operational support activity, and where applicable, communicate delivery status to the originators.
- Assist the accounts department with invoice enquires requiring clarification/ approval; specifically with rental equipment and personnel services. Contact department originators/ Supervisors on such invoice approval, update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoice(s) to the Accounts department.
- Action any changes to specifications advising suppliers accordingly.
- Assist Procurement Manager with supplier business review meetings and assist with supplier assessment in conjunction with the Supplier Approval Process.
- Assist in other purchasing/ departmental duties/ activities as detailed by the Procurement Manager including ad hoc projects as required.
Job Knowledge and Qualifications
- 3 years experience within a buying/materials environment
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word) and MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Previous experience of terminology, supplier evaluation, purchase order drafting, negotiation
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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