Buyer for Marine Boat Manufacturing

About the role

RIBCRAFT Boat Building LLC in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Buyer to manage procurement of materials, equipment and services for RHIB and composite boat projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency and compliance with technical specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement of all materials, equipment and services required for boatbuilding projects, ensuring timely delivery, competitive pricing and compliance with technical specifications.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), evaluate supplier quotations, conduct commercial negotiations and issue Purchase Orders (POs).
• Identify, evaluate and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers of marine materials, equipment and components.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning and Project teams to ensure material availability in line with weekly production schedules and project requirements.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier performance and delivery schedules to prevent production delays.
• Coordinate international shipping, freight forwarding, customs clearance and import documentation for materials and equipment.
• Manage export logistics and documentation for completed vessels.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies and procurement optimisation.

Required profile

• 5–6 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within boatbuilding, shipyards or marine manufacturing in the GCC, particularly the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of marine materials, equipment, components and supplier networks in the UAE and international markets.
• Proven experience in RFQ management, supplier evaluation, price negotiation, purchase order processing and delivery follow‑up.
• Practical knowledge of international shipping, import/export procedures and customs clearance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary production, planning and project teams in a deadline‑driven manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Procurement and purchasing processes
• RFQ preparation and evaluation
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management
• Purchase order issuance and tracking
• International shipping and freight forwarding
• Import/export documentation and customs clearance