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Join LIN SCAN Advanced Pipelines & Tanks Services as a Purchasing Officer!
We are a leading provider of Pipeline Inspection Services, with over 20 years of experience ensuring the integrity of pipeline and facility assets. As a Purchasing Officer, you will play a critical role in our operations by managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement of essential materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle purchasing processes and manage material receiving.
• Attend purchasing-related audits and meetings with suppliers.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and create purchase orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding delivery times and payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with company policies during procurement.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders and suppliers.

Skills and Experience:
Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, along with at least 5 years of experience in international purchasing, ideally within the Manufacturing or FMCG industries. Proficiency in English and familiarity with ERP systems are required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Effective communication and multitasking skills.
• Must be able to work safely in manufacturing environments.

LIN SCAN values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, or background.

Join Synthomer as a Procurement Specialist!
As a global leader in sustainable polymer solutions, Synthomer is dedicated to innovation and excellence in providing high-quality products for various industries, including coatings, construction, and health care. We invite you to be a part of our mission to create value and enhance performance across our manufacturing sites.

Purpose of the Job:
Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the effective procurement of strategic raw materials and indirect goods/services needed for our production processes. This role requires skilled sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing decisions made in alignment with Synthomer's policies.

Main Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to maximize value and reduce costs.
• Identify global sourcing opportunities for our Middle East manufacturing sites.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with our corporate ethics policies.
• Support initiatives aimed at achieving sustainability goals in procurement activities.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to solve performance issues and improve processes.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is preferred.
• 35 years of procurement experience, particularly in the basic chemical/petrochemicals field.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, alongside proficiency in MS Office and procurement software.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel 2550% of the time across the Middle East and beyond.

Why Choose Synthomer?
Join our ambitious team and take advantage of opportunities for personal and career growth through mentoring, customized development plans, and networking events. At Synthomer, every employee plays an integral role in our journey towards innovative solutions and sustainability.

WELCOME TO SITA
We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world’s air travel industry. You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork.

About The Role & Team
The Business Analyst analyses and understands business challenges and processes. This role is responsible for defining and documenting customer requirements, producing functional specifications, and offering subject matter expertise to both development and client-facing teams. Additionally, they validate and refine customer requirements by confirming that the delivered solutions meet the required functionality, conducting user acceptance testing, managing change requests, and guiding customers on how to enhance their operations through the effective use of SITA’s applications.

What You’ll Do

• Understand and evaluate requested changes to the system and its services.
• Develop strategic plans for implementing changes and improvements.
• Identify business requirements, prioritize them, and obtain review and approval.
• Identify potential areas for improvement within the system.
• Analyze and document customer needs, business processes, and functional specifications, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Perform functional gap analysis, provide insights on product gaps, and support regional management with delivery timelines and feasibility assessments.
• Develop comprehensive test cases and oversee user acceptance testing.
• Assist in presales activities such as customer proposals, risk analysis, and site surveys.
• Collaborate with development teams to assess technical feasibility, align delivery schedules, and manage customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related IT field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis for IT systems.
• Strong knowledge of business process analysis, gap analysis, and requirements documentation.
• Proficiency in developing and executing user acceptance test plans.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in SQL, working with Relational DBMS systems.