Buyer

AVENTA; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy firm located in Basingstoke, England, is seeking a Buyer to oversee the full Procurement cycle. The successful candidate will manage bids, evaluate commercial contracts, and liaise with vendors to ensure compliance with procedures. Essential skills include detailed knowledge of SAP and e-tendering systems along with strong negotiation abilities. This is a full-time role offering the chance to contribute to innovative energy solutions as part of a dynamic team driving a net-zero future.

Qualifications

• Oil and Gas or Engineering services experience preferred.
• Contracts and Purchasing experience with proven contract evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-discipline activities throughout the Procurement cycle.
• Perform Due Diligences on contractors to support vendor qualification.
• Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate technical evaluations.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health, Safety & Environment standards.

Skills

Detailed working knowledge of SAP

E-tendering systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Negotiation skills

Tools

SAP

e-tendering system

Job description

AVENTA Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Buyer

Our client, which is wholly owned by a global energy company, performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to businesses worldwide.

The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke, and is currently helping to lead in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative projects such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.

The office is a landmark feature on Basing View in central Basingstoke, with ample free parking and only a five‑minute walk from the mainline railway station. This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as we are committed to move towards a ‘net zero’ future. If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.

Description of Project/Role and Main Responsibilities

We require a Buyer to co‑ordinate multi‑discipline activities and inputs throughout the full Procurement cycle from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre‑award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, their subsequent implementation and amendments.

• Implement and properly follow all Eni Procurement procedures and policies.
• Perform Due Diligences on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
• Liaise with Requesting Units at Eniprogetti UK branch in order to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender negotiation processes.
• Commercially evaluate bids and co‑ordinate the technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions in order to produce recommendation for award of contract, in accordance with agreed time schedules.
• Participate in meetings both internal and external to resolve areas of conflict of a contractual and commercial nature.
• Assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks and liabilities that may be involved and concisely describe such risks to assist in management decisions, liaising with EniProgetti Legal.
• Advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
• Liaise with external contractors to maintain an awareness of market conditions and to ensure an effective service from them.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and required directives throughout all activities.
• Implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• Fully comply with Eni Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
• Assure archiving and traceability of documentation as per company procedures.

Candidate's qualifications, professional experience and skills required for the position

• Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e‑tendering system and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Oil and Gas industry or Engineering services or General Services experience preferred.
• Contracts and Purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and proven experience in undertaking contract evaluations.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Engineering

Industries

Engineering Services, Oil and Gas, and Oil, Gas, and Mining