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:
1. The procurement of allocated commodities of the required quality at lowest cost consistent with material requisitions, departmental and project requirements, and at the correct delivery point within scheduled time limits.
2. Compliance with code of business conduct and ethics, corporate policies, procedures, and work practices.
3. Preparation and issue Procurement Plans and obtain necessary approvals.
4. Liaising with the Inspection group or other inspection organizations to obtain inspection of equipment and materials.
5. Recommendations to Project Procurement Manager for any necessary visits to Suppliers to apply pressure to maintain or improve performance.
6. Ensuring the correct finalization of orders in accordance with the project procurement execution plan.
7. Assisting in the settlement of back charges and discrepancies when requested by Authorized construction personnel.
Skills / Qualifications:
1. Good project purchasing experience (EPC and FEED).
2. PMC experience desirable.
3. Experience leading teams.
4. Client-facing experience.
5. Direct purchasing on a global basis.
6. Proven ability to prepare negotiation strategies/techniques and lead negotiations.
7. Very good knowledge of project procurement execution (cradle to grave).
8. Education to A level standard - preferably with Business or Engineering knowledge.
9. Degree in Business or Engineering, or similar, desirable.
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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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