Buyer

Our client is looking for a Buyer for a 6 month contract position, located in Aberdeen

ROLE

To evaluate materials and service requests and undertake purchasing activities in accordance with company procedures and processes and to facilitate the flow of materials to and from various work sites or departments. Working with vendors to secure the appropriate goods and coordinator delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake purchasing activities for allocated purchasing commodities

Liaise and communicate with internal and external agencies for requirement specifications, lead times, RFQ's, approvals and deliveries

Facilitate and expedite the flow of goods and services across various projects, worksites, and supplier locations

Ensure all purchase requisitions and orders are processed in accordance with company's approval authority and procedures

Provide general ad-hoc support to maintain maximum procurement support to Projects and Operational activities

Work in accordance with SCM procedures and project schedules

Ensure suppliers meet prompt and accurate delivery of purchased goods and services to ensure project schedules are met

Identify any supply issues / delay to equipment and critical path materials which may impact on the schedule and report order status to the requisitioner/project team

Use good negotiation skills to achieve improved rates and delivery dates

Supplier Management

Satisfy the requirements of the requisitioner in a timely, cost effective manner and maintain good communications to ensure full appraisal of order status

Provide support to the logistics functions, as required

Support and assist other internal stakeholders, where necessary

Update the Focal Point system to maintain the accuracy of delivery and cost information

Maintain and update the Share Point project folders and SCM work tracker

To follow the process of continuous improvement and to demonstrate a continuous improvement approach towards all processes, products and tasks within their role, to maintain and report key performance indicators, and to act as required to ensure agreed performance standards and expectations are achieved or excelled.

To show commitment to HSEQ and to set good personal examples on HSEQ issues within their area of operation and influence. Required to report all accidents and near misses to their line manager, and to always lead by example and set high standards in all aspects of their role.

To actively participate in all aspects of HSEQ awareness, education, training and communication. Accountable for stopping a job if perceived that it is not safe to progress for personnel or the equipment/ product, or if not adhering to company standards or procedures.

To encourage the team to challenge internal and external processes, procedures and methodologies to improve the company offering.

To actively encourage innovation within the team, driving ideas form back-deck operations through the organisation.

To maintain good relationships with clients and other stakeholders as well as to act as a company ambassador at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience, qualifications & skills (what is required for this role)

Extensive experience in Procurement/SCM including negotiating, expediting and implementing recovery plans

Demonstrate a strong ability under pressure to meet delivery expectations

Understanding and experience of Vendor Management

Training & job specific requirements

Communications, influencing and inter-personal skills

Familiar/ competent in all Microsoft packages including Outlook, Projects, Excel, Word & SharePoint

Personal attributes

Able to multi task, work under high pressure and as part of a team

Able to work on own initiative and be self-motivated

Willingness to learn & adapt 4. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with all levels of management, personnel, clients & other stakeholders

Attention to detail

Proactive, flexible and decisive

Able to innovate and challenge