Buyer at Gerab National Enterprises LLC, Hyderabad

About the Role

This role requires a deep understanding of welded carbon steel pipes and at least 6 years of experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or manufacturing. Expertise in carbon steel pipe specifications, grades, ASTM/API standards, and manufacturing processes is necessary. Familiarity with international sourcing and import/export procedures is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost analysis and evaluation, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Connections with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to identify alternatives and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Sourcing carbon steel pipes globally, with insights into market trends and pricing.
• Negotiation skills for pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Experience obtaining techno-commercial offers and managing procurement for Europe/Middle East projects.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas, EPC, or manufacturing industry.
• Technical knowledge of carbon steel pipe specifications, grades, ASTM/API standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of international sourcing and import/export procedures.
• Proficient in cost analysis and evaluation, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Established relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Experience sourcing carbon steel pipes globally, with knowledge of market trends and pricing.
• Strong negotiation skills for pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Experience obtaining techno-commercial offers and handling procurement for Europe/Middle East projects.

Location & Work Mode

Onsite.

Additional Requirements

• Familiarity with API, ASME, and ASTM standards.
• Knowledge of seamless, ERW, LSA, and HSAW manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to international sourcing from Europe, Middle East, Korea, Japan, China, and global vendor development.
• Experience in RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation, vendor selection, purchase order management, and contract negotiation.
• Project exposure in oil & gas, EPC, petrochemical, refinery, and Middle East/Europe projects.
• Understanding of the manufacturers, stockists, distributors, EPC contractors, international suppliers, and end-users ecosystem.
• Proficiency in Oracle and ERP systems.
• Educational background in mechanical engineering preferred.

Notice Period

Within 30 days.

Work Details

5 Days, Monday to Friday, 09:30 AM to 06:30 PM, Office address Somajiguda, Hyderabad.

Candidate Location Preference

Local candidates only or candidates willing to relocate.

Preferred Companies

Ratnamani, Jindal, Welspun, MAN Industries, Essar, ArcelorMittal, Técnicas Reunidas, Technip, Petrofac, L&T, DEE Development, Viraj, etc.

Additional Instructions

Purchasing of Carbon Steel pipes from Global vendors for Oil and Gas companies is mandatory.