Join an international engineering and contracting organisation, providing services to the Energy Sector. This is a full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working is available, as well as a 9-day fortnight.
As Senior Buyer, you’ll report to the Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for the coordination and implementation for the procurement of required goods and services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Sourcing suppliers suitable for current and potential future requirements; developing strong working relationships and updating the approved vendor list (AVL) with all new suppliers.
* Monitoring existing purchasing procedures to ensure that the procurement process is effective and identify any procedural improvements.
* Negotiating the best possible price whilst ensuring vendors can arrange accurate and timely delivery.
* Processing requisitions, RFQ’s, quotes and the issue of Purchase Orders to suppliers, for both Materials and Service Orders (in SAP and IFS).
* Updating and maintaining in house Material Management systems.
* Coordinating kick-off meetings.
* Managing Asset Procurement Status Reporting.
* Tracking hires.
* Invoicing queries.
* Expediting orders to ensure that all promised delivery times from approved vendors are monitored and met.
* Internal expediting of PRFs/POs/cost codes/vendor credit forms.
* Assisting with qualifications on terms and conditions.
Our client is seeking a candidate with the following experience, skills and qualifications:
* Significant experience in a similar purchasing/procurement role, ideally within the Oil & Gas industry.
* Knowledge of equipment rental and tracking would be advantageous.
* Experience of working with SAP.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Business Degree or HNC/HND equivalent (preferred, not essential).
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