Successful engineering business require a Buyer on a REMOTE basis. Ideally applicants will have both direct (pumps, valves, motors) and indirect (PPE, stationary, office equipment) procurement experience, to support MRO contracts on large infrastructure projects.
The Buyer will join a team of REMOTE working Buyers and Senior Buyers, reporting to a Head of Procurement. The role will focus predominately on sourcing engineering parts and products (valves, pumps, compressors, process equipment, spare parts and MRO items), but also traditional indirect items (PPE, logistics, office equipment, stationary) to support petrochemical and refinery projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing and successful business on a fully remote, permanent contract.
Specific duties of the Buyer include:
* Raising and expediting of purchase orders
* Handling customer quotations
* Working with data sheets and technical drawings
* Finding and selecting new suppliers
* Monitor inventory and stock levels
* Supplier negotiation and performance management
* Ownership of supplier data within ERP system
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Broad procurement experience – across direct and indirect spend areas would be ideal
* Procurement experience within manufacturing, engineering or in support of infrastructure, O&G projects
* MRP/ERP literacy
* An understanding or experience working within oil, gas or petrochemicals – highly desirable not essential
* Comfort in working a 100% remote role