Buyer - Trading Items and Consumables

Role Overview

The Experienced Buyer will source and procure trading items and industrial consumables for the business, ensuring materials meet specifications and are delivered on time at competitive total cost. The role covers supplier sourcing across the UAE, China, India and Europe, commercial negotiations, purchase order follow-up, and import documentation and customs coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement, sourcing and negotiation

• Source and purchase PPE, lubricants, tools, fasteners, packaging, safety equipment and other industrial consumables in line with approved requirements.

• Identify, evaluate and maintain suitable suppliers in the UAE, China, India and Europe; obtain and compare quotations against specifications, price, quality and delivery requirements.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and other commercial conditions to achieve the best total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Apply and compare relevant Incoterms, including FOB, CIF, DDP and EXW, when evaluating supplier offers and landed cost.

Purchase order and delivery management

• Prepare and process purchase orders in Oracle ERP, ensuring the details accurately reflect approved requisitions, quotations, specifications and agreed terms.

• Expedite open orders and coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and logistics teams to manage delivery dates, shortages, discrepancies and urgent requirements.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier quotations, order status and supporting documentation in Oracle ERP and related files.

Product and Material Knowledge

The candidate should have practical sourcing familiarity with the following categories:

• Anchors and structural hardware: Heavy-duty anchor bolts, drop-in and flush anchors; self-drilling screws, structural bolts, brackets and securing hardware. Familiarity with brands such as Hilti, Fischer and Würth is useful.

• Wood and packing materials: White wood, plywood, jute, films, tapes, cartons, bags and bubble wrap.

• Tools and machinery: Cutters, blades, drill bits, spanners and related workshop tools; pipe wrenches, including RIDGID products.

• Hand and cutting tools: Tap sets, HSS twist drill bits, threading die sets, measuring tools, utility blades and cutting or grinding accessories.

• Fasteners and general hardware: Bolts, nuts, screws, washers and related fastening items.

• Abrasives and welding consumables: Sanding, fibre, grinding and cutting discs; AWS E6013 and stainless-steel welding electrodes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.

• 3–5 years of procurement or buying experience, including at least 3 years sourcing trading items, consumables, tools, hardware or similar materials.