Buyer

Do you have experience in vendor selection, management, and performance monitoring? Are you looking for an opportunity to take charge of procurement for offshore energy projects?

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We are looking for a Buyer to manage various aspects of the procurement process.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the procurement of goods and services for a designated vessel, asset, or operational base/workshop.
• Plan and implement Forwarding & Expediting strategies to ensure the timely arrival of goods and services without undue delay or penalty, including customs clearance.
• Operate within standardised SCM policies, processes, and systems, leveraging these systems to provide relevant and quality metrics.
• Manage defined elements of the supply chain process, working within cross-functional teams to collaborate with vendors on cost improvement and value delivery.
• Capitalise on lessons learned and ensure that procurement activities are performed following best practices, striving to mitigate risks while consistently promoting safety and integrity.
• Contribute to the selection, management, and monitoring of vendors.
• Participate in the evaluation of vendors.
• Proactively support internal clients such as Vessel Teams, ROV, and project teams by performing assigned SCM activities.
• Maintain contact with vendors, including appropriate site visits, throughout the entire procurement process to ensure adherence to quality and deadlines.
• Maintain and produce appropriate reports and logs for all relevant internal parties, proactively highlighting issues to ensure early identification and resolution.

• Proven experience in procurement and associated commercial activities within the Energy industry.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products; experience with SAP & SAP Ariba is desirable.
• Background in Marine/Vessel Supply Chain Management with exposure to procurement processes and familiarity with RFQ/tendering.
• Knowledge of market and industry suppliers and service providers.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills, consistently acting with professionalism and integrity.
• Analytical skills with the ability to work with detail and accuracy.
• Proactive planning and organising skills, capable of identifying and prioritising work effectively to meet multiple, often competing, deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership, capable of working unsupervised and supporting wider team activities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced, 24/7 global business.
• Proactive with a solutions-based approach.
• Committed to continuous improvement, actively identifying and driving change opportunities.