Buyer

We Are Zenith; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith in Westhill is seeking a Buyer to join a global oil and gas organisation. You will support sourcing and purchasing activities across its operations, working with requestors, internal departments and suppliers across a global supply chain.

The role would suit someone with practical buying or procurement experience who is organised, customer-focused and comfortable balancing competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience within buying, procurement or a related supply chain role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to review purchasing requests accurately, organise competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working with suppliers and discussing quotations or commercial options.
• Experience using an ERP or purchasing system (Oracle familiarity advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing activity, seeking cost-effective solutions and suitable alternatives where appropriate.
• Review requisitions, specifications and requests for quotation to ensure completeness and compliance with company procedures and governance.
• Keep stakeholders informed of requisition progress, delivery status and any issues requiring attention.
• Use approved suppliers and purchasing agreements, consolidating orders where practical to reduce unnecessary transactions.
• Review and negotiate supplier quotations to achieve the best balance of cost, quality and delivery.
• Progress open requisitions, manage workload effectively and meet agreed deadlines while maintaining regular communication with stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving purchasing and delivery issues, including invoice discrepancies, short deliveries and other supply-related queries.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Project Management, Logistics, Contracts, Operations, Finance and Expediting teams.
• Follow applicable quality, health & safety, environmental and security requirements, while supporting colleagues in understanding purchasing processes and procedures.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Prioritisation & deadlines

Supplier engagement

ERP experience

Tools

ERP system (Oracle)

Job description

We are looking for a Buyer to join a global oil and gas organisation in Westhill, supporting purchasing activities across its operations. You will help teams source the goods and services required to support day-to-day operations, working with requestors, internal departments and suppliers across a global supply chain. The role would suit someone with practical buying or procurement experience who is organised, customer-focused and comfortable balancing competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing activity, seeking cost-effective solutions and suitable alternatives where appropriate.
• Review requisitions, specifications and requests for quotation to ensure completeness and compliance with company procedures and governance.
• Keep stakeholders informed of requisition progress, delivery status and any issues requiring attention.
• Use approved suppliers and purchasing agreements, consolidating orders where practical to reduce unnecessary transactions.
• Review and negotiate supplier quotations to achieve the best balance of cost, quality and delivery.
• Progress open requisitions, manage workload effectively and meet agreed deadlines while maintaining regular communication with stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving purchasing and delivery issues, including invoice discrepancies, short deliveries and other supply-related queries.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Project Management, Logistics, Contracts, Operations, Finance and Expediting teams.
• Follow applicable quality, health & safety, environmental and security requirements, while supporting colleagues in understanding purchasing processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Practical experience within buying, procurement or a related supply chain role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to review purchasing requests accurately, organise competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working with suppliers and discussing quotations or commercial options.
• Experience using an ERP or purchasing system. Familiarity with Oracle, OEM suppliers or global supply chains would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Adaptable, proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry-specific experience is welcomed but not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates with transferable procurement experience from a range of sectors.