Job Title
Buyer
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
DIVISION: Group
LOCATION: Aberdeen.
HOURS: 37.5 Overtime might be required
Main Purpose Of Job
* Using the company approved Purchasing system
* Compliance with Purchasing policy and procedures and Safety Management System.
* Ensure goods and services are purchased at competitive prices are fit for purpose regarding safety, function and certification.
* Ensure that North Star framework agreements are used whenever possible.
* Sourcing suppliers.
* Sending RFQ’s for goods and services.
* Summarizing and analysing quotations.
* Creating Purchase orders.
* Expediting Purchase orders, keeping requestor(s) advised of delivery issues.
* Enter receipts against Purchase Orders.
* Liaise with engineering superintendents and other internal customers.
* Be assertive and tactful with suppliers and customers.
* Liaise with suppliers, customers and accounts payable to ensure timely payment of invoices.
* Be methodical with Requisitions, RFQ’s, Quotations, Order acknowledgements and Delivery notes to ensure that there is a clear audit trail.
* Maintenance of records to ensure PO’s are receipted and closed on a timely basis.
* Arrange supplier returns when necessary.
* Assist with Inventory cycle counts / year end count.
* To provide support and cover when Purchasing colleagues are absent.
* To carry out other duties as may be reasonably required
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Key Work Areas Responsible For
* Purchase of goods and services
Communications
* Daily contact with fellow employees and management North and South
* Daily communication with management, crews, clients and suppliers both verbal and written
Qualifications/Training
* Procurement background
* Experience in a similar role preferred. Ideally in Marine / Oil & Gas / Engineering sector
* Experience in use of Microsoft Excel Applications
* Experience in use of Procurement modules in a ERP system
Personal Qualities/Characteristics
* Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team, and under pressure
* Mature, professional approach to work
* Patience in order to work to tight deadlines
* Excellent verbal communication skills
* Strong professional skills
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