Stork are recruiting for a Business Buyer to join our Great Yarmouth team on a permanent basis. Job Description Business Buyer with Stork: The Business Buyer supports the business by procuring goods & services for the Asset / function by leveraging all available buying channels while reducing overall third party spend. The Business Buyer works closely with a variety of business stakeholders, like maintenance supervisors, project engineers and work preparators in the assets they support as well as third party contractors and vendors to execute and expedite procurement activities. As the gate keeper for the asset’s external spend, the Business Buyer is expected to bring in commercial edge into the business conversations around demand for goods and services in maintenance activities and operations. The Business Buyer will coach/ advise and train the front line staff to enabling front line buying activities. In terms of stakeholder management, the Business Buyer will be working closely with the Supply Chain Commercial Leads for the respective spend categories and a wide variety of business stakeholders who need materials or services. Given the frontline character of this role the Business Buyer needs to feedback improvement observations to the Supply Chain Commercial Leads on vendor performance, contract, and feedback to the asset regarding planning etc. (Continuous improvement). Tasks and Responsibilities Business Buyer: Summary of Responsibilities: The business buyer is responsible for the efficient procurement of good & services for the assets through all available buying channels and ensuring front line buying happens within agreed boundary conditions. There is a heightened focus on “maximizing work not done” and supporting front line buying activities. The business buyer resides in the NAM Contracting & Procurement team. The incumbent will be responsible for: Non contractual buying Overseeing the E2E procurement process, including PO creation, expediting, and invoicing Early involvement with various stakeholders to ensure appropriate buying channels are selected, contracts are used where applicable and sufficient lead times are adhered to Expedite goods, where required, to ensure on-time delivery Invoice resolution to ensure on time payment of vendors Where relevant, identify improvements of current procurement opportunities and process optimisations driving simplification and transparency Help drive cost down by RtP operational excellence and continuous improvement to RtP process. Identify and resolve RtP non-compliance though awareness and training of stakeholders Help identify and execute opportunities to maximise use of SAP automation capabilities Tender, source and order materials, goods, and services with a value below $50k and low risk as and when required by the production unit (PU). Work closely with peers, SBO RtP buyers, and Supply Chain Commercial leads as one C&P support team Follow and adopt the BMS and CMCP. JOB REQUIREMENTS At Stork we attach great value to the key competences of our employees. We expect you to always give safety the highest priority and that you continually promote teamwork. You are the specialist in your area of expertise so have a proactive and entrepreneurial approach. Specific Requirements for the Business Buyer: Education & Experience Educated to Bachelor degree level in relevant field such as Procurement, Technical and/or Supply Chain Management Knowledge of materials and equipment used in in the oil and gas business (preferred) Working experience with significant know how of the relevant Asset businesses and their operating environments. Contracting & Procurement skills including Inventory management (latter preferred). Understand the key interfaces and interdependencies between CP processes, controls and systems and those of other departments such as Finance, Projects, Order to Cash (OTC), etc. Commercially savvy and solid understanding of expediting processes. Strong negotiation and deal-making skills. Well-organized and able to manage competing priorities. Proven track record of execution excellence in a business context. Demonstration of good stakeholder management skills Excellent understanding of SAP and Ariba IT-systems Analytical skillset to support with data analysis Highly driven ‘can do’ attitude, inspiring to others Uncompromising on ethics & compliance and HSE is a ‘must have’ Focused on tangible value outcomes for the enterprise Continuous improvement mind-set Key Competencies Embrace and manages change Understand Business & Demand Understand, execute, and improve CP processes and systems (SAP) Understand, execute, and improve the requisition-to-pay (RtP) process Display Commercial Acumen & Challenge Understand, execute, and improve contracts Negotiating, Tendering & Contracting Skills We understand that our people are key to achieving Storks ambition to be the Industry reference every day, everywhere and we are proud to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard in recognition of our strong employee engagement focus. WORKING CONDITIONS There are many great reasons to work at Stork – Competitive Benefits In order to attract and retain skilled, competent and customer focused people we offer a competitive and extensive benefits package providing a suite of both contractual and voluntary benefits including access to corporate discounts. Employee benefits will depend on work location and role, however, may include life assurance, income protection, and private medical insurance. Location: Great Yarmouth Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Working Arrangements: hybrid working is available, 3 days a week working in the office is the minimum requirement