Buyer

RIBCRAFT Boat Building LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services for RHIB and composite boat manufacturing projects. This role ensures timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with technical and marine specifications.

RIBCRAFT® is a global maritime capability provider specializing in professional and defence-grade rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), engineered for mission-critical operations worldwide. The company is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV to [email protected] and [email protected], quoting Buyer – Abu Dhabi. Learn more about RIBCRAFT: www.ribcraft.com

Company Overview

RIBCRAFT® is a global maritime capability provider specializing in professional and defence-grade rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), engineered for mission-critical operations across defence, government, search and rescue, law enforcement, border security and professional maritime sectors worldwide. Built on more than 30 years of British naval design heritage, RIBCRAFT® platforms are engineered around the proven Ribcraft Deep-V Hull® and configured for operational performance, crew protection, payload, endurance and mission integration. RIBCRAFT® Group is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: bachelors-degree

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Currently based in the UAE, preferably in Abu Dhabi.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a globally established brand in the design and manufacture of professional and military-grade Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs).
• Contribute to mission-critical operations across defence, government, search and rescue, law enforcement, and commercial maritime sectors.
• Be part of a company with over 30 years of British naval design heritage.
• Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment in Abu Dhabi.
• Potential for cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and procurement optimisation.