Purchasing Officer

Overview

Responsibilities

• Procure marine equipment, spare parts, consumables, and services for ADNOC-operated vessels in accordance with company procurement procedures and ADNOC requirements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, ensuring compliance with ADNOC-approved vendor requirements, quality standards, and commercial competitiveness.
• Obtain competitive quotations, negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules while maintaining long-term supplier relationships.
• Process vessel requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, and follow up on approvals to ensure timely procurement and delivery of critical items.
• Coordinate with Technical Superintendents, Vessel Managers, Operations, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to meet vessel operational requirements and minimize downtime.
• Expedite urgent and critical orders for offshore operations, ensuring compliance with vessel schedules and client requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, and resolve supply issues to maintain service levels.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with ADNOC contractual requirements, company policies, and applicable marine industry regulations.
• Coordinate logistics, customs clearance, and delivery arrangements for ADNOC vessels operating within the UAE and offshore locations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase documentation, supplier correspondence, and audit trails.
• Monitor inventory levels for critical spare parts and consumables, recommending replenishment where required.
• Support invoice verification, GRN completion, and coordination with Finance to ensure timely payment processing.
• Identify procurement process improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, and cost savings.

Skills And Experience

• Strong knowledge of marine procurement processes, vessel operations, and offshore logistics.
• Experience supporting ADNOC or offshore oil & gas vessel operations is highly desirable.
• Understanding of ADNOC procurement requirements and approved vendor management.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on cost optimization and operational continuity.
• Ability to manage urgent procurement requirements in a fast-paced offshore environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple vessel requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Technical, Operations, Finance, and Logistics.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP procurement systems (e.g. MariApps PAL) and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in purchasing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with marine industry standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of supply chain optimization strategies.