We are currently recruiting a Senior Buyer (contract) to work with our Procurement team in our Farnborough office.
Candidates need experience in project purchasing in an engineering environment As a Senior Buyer you will have ownership of all pre and post - order purchasing activity for major global Oil & Gas EPC projects, from preparing procurement plans, issuing inquiries, quotation summaries, pricing negotiations and purchase orders through to management of all post order activities including arranging inspections, expediting and final delivery of equipment and materials.
Work scope:
The procurement of allocated commodities of the required quality at lowest cost consistent with material requisitions, departmental and project requirements and at correct delivery point within scheduled time limits
Compliance with code of business conduct and ethics, corporate policies, procedures and work practices
Preparation and issue Procurement Plans and obtain necessary approvals
Liaising with the Inspection group or other inspection organization to obtain inspection of equipment and materials • Recommendations to Project Procurement Manager any necessary visits to Suppliers to apply pressure to maintain or improve performance
Ensuring the correct finalization of orders in accordance with project procurement execution plan
Assisting in the settlement of back charges and discrepancies when requested by Authorised construction personnel
Skills / Qualifications
Good project purchasing experience (EPC and FEED)
PMC experience desirable
Experience leading teams • Client facing experience • Direct purchasing on a global basis • Proven ability to prepare negotiation strategies / techniques and lead negotiations
Very good knowledge of project procurement execution (cradle to grave)
Education to A level standard - preferably with Business or Engineering knowledge
Degree in Business or Engineering, or similar, desirable