Buyer

Perenco; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Supply Chain professional for their Norwich office. The role offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, ensure efficient procurement processes, and manage supplier relationships. The successful candidate will leverage their procurement experience to enhance operational effectiveness and contribute to the overall success of the Supply Chain team.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Benefit Allowance

Excellent Pension Provision

25 Days Holiday

Discretionary Bonus

Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier qualification and procurement processes.
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of data reporting from SAP.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing materials and ensuring competitive pricing.
• Managing supplier records and onboarding new suppliers.
• Extracting and reporting data on procurement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Data reporting

Education

MCIPS or relevant experience

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP Procurement System

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Supply Chain team based in Norwich. This role will provide an effective and economic service to our stakeholders, including both offshore installations and our Onshore Terminals at Bacton & Dimlington and any other SNS site/plant.

The successful individual will need to demonstrate flexibility in their approach and provide attention to detail in their work to proactively find solutions to Operational needs.

Reporting to the Procurement Team Leader this role will be based in our Norwich office, working Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Sourcing best price and delivery for all goods/materials ensuring competitive prices are sought

• Provide customer focused support in the areas of purchasing of materials and services in support all UK locations as necessary.

• Benchmark and negotiate goods and services involving rental and labour ensuring competitive prices are sought from existing and new vendors. Compliant with site requirements and QSHE policies.

• Accurate preparation and issue of all purchase orders.

• Maintain commercial awareness and understanding of terms and conditions.

• Understanding of supplier relationship management and associated systems.

• Maintenance of supplier records and associated systems management.

• Experience in supplier qualification process elements.

• Ensure Materials and services are delivered to meet asset plan and budgets.

• Onboard new suppliers via the Group compliance portals.

• Ensure that all certification and documentation is provided as part of the delivery process.

• Assist with audits of key suppliers to ensure QHSE is being delivered through the correct process.

• To extract data from SAP and turn into reports for management on Procurement activity.

• Utilise SAP ERP system to report on procurement and project activities

• Proven history of utilising purchasing data to further improve strategic sourcing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• An understanding of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of SAP Procurement System desirable

• MCIPS or relevant experience within a similar role desirable

• Previous Oil & Gas industry experience would be an advantage

Benefits:

At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:

• Life Assurance

• Private Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Flexible Benefit Allowance

• Excellent Pension Provision

• 25 Days Holiday

• Discretionary Bonus

• Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme