Buyer

Petrofac; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Buyer and play a crucial role in sourcing and procuring materials for energy projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage with suppliers, manage procurement processes, and contribute to cost-effective strategies in a hybrid working environment. You'll be working closely with various teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, all while adhering to ethical practices. If you're ready to make an impact in the energy sector and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and expediting, especially in piping and structural fabrication.
• Knowledge of local supply market and effective negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure operational materials efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage procurement status reports and supplier onboarding processes.
• Negotiate prices and handle variations with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Reduction Strategies

Market Knowledge

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Oracle

MODS

Job description

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Petrofac is seeking a Buyer on a PAYE 12 month contract position based in Aberdeen.

Job Title: Buyer

Key accountabilities for the role of Buyer within Asset Solutions:

• Supporting and reporting to the Senior Buyer and/or Supply Chain Focal Point where identified.
• Required to source and procure operational and engineering materials and services in the most efficient and cost-effective method in accordance with company procedures and established best ethical practices.
• Manage and update Procurement Status Reports (PSR) to ensure timely selection of suppliers, placement of order commitments and delivery of goods in accordance with asset and/or project schedule.
• Review and initiate new supplier on boarding and application process ensuring compliance with company Due Diligence requirements.
• Develop and prepare bidder’s lists including any pre-qualification activities where required in conjunction with supply chain, project and client requirements.
• Issue of enquiries for goods and services, resolving any queries, issuance of all relevant documentation, receipt and analysis of tenders and produce bid summaries and recommendations to award in line with company delegation of authority matrix.
• Active in all price negotiations with suppliers/bidders to achieve demonstrable price reductions, resolving claims and handling variations with suppliers in line with company delegation of authority matrix.
• Preparation and issue of purchase orders for the supply of services, goods and materials complete with all relevant technical, commercial and schedule requirements.
• Post order administration and management including variations, expediting and inspection requirements, invoice queries, input into performance feedback process including performance reviews and commercial close out.
• Effective interface with other key disciplines such as expediting, quality, engineering, materials and logistics, accounts, etc.
• Proficient in the correct use of all company supply chain systems and tools, Oracle, MODS, etc.
• Attendance and participation at internal and external progress meetings as well as representing the supply chain function at corporate meetings when required.
• Active participation in corporate supply chain initiatives where called upon.
• Liaising effectively with Project and Operations teams at all levels, fostering relationships with suppliers, clients, and key stakeholders.

The candidate will have procurement and expediting experience particularly in piping/structural fabrication, bulk commodity items, valves and in line instrumentation, along with local supply market knowledge.