Buyer

Eden Scott; Westhill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Scott is recruiting a Buyer on a 12-month contract based in Westhill to support vessel operations purchasing on a fast-paced, cross-functional team. You will review requisitions, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase requests while ensuring compliance with company procedures and safety standards.

The role requires experience in buying or procurement, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders across projects in a global

Qualifications

• Previous experience in buying, procurement or a related supply chain role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Experience reviewing purchasing requests and supplier quotations.
• Confidence negotiating with suppliers and discussing commercial options.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing activities for vessel operations, identifying cost-effective solutions and suitable alternatives.
• Review requisitions, specifications and requests for quotation to ensure completeness and compliance with company procedures.
• Negotiate supplier quotations to achieve the best commercial outcomes, quality standards and delivery schedules.
• Monitor requisition progress and delivery status, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Manage open purchase requests and ensure deadlines and operational requirements are met.
• Resolve purchasing and supply issues, including invoice discrepancies and delivery concerns.
• Utilise approved suppliers and purchasing agreements while seeking opportunities to consolidate orders.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Contracts, Finance, Project Management and Operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental and security requirements.

Skills

Buying experience

Organisation

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle

Job description

Eden Scott is currently recruiting for a Buyer to join a major EPC contractor on a 12-month contract based in Westhill, Aberdeen. This role will support purchasing activities for vessel operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers across a global environment. The position is ideally suited to someone with procurement or buying experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities. You will be working Monday to Thursday in the office with the opportunity to wfh on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sourcing and purchasing activities for vessel operations, identifying cost-effective solutions and suitable alternatives.
• Review requisitions, specifications and requests for quotation to ensure completeness and compliance with company procedures.
• Negotiate supplier quotations to achieve the best commercial outcomes, quality standards and delivery schedules.
• Monitor requisition progress and delivery status, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Manage open purchase requests and ensure deadlines and operational requirements are met.
• Resolve purchasing and supply issues, including invoice discrepancies and delivery concerns.
• Utilise approved suppliers and purchasing agreements while seeking opportunities to consolidate orders.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Contracts, Finance, Project Management and Operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental and security requirements.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in buying, procurement or a related supply chain role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Experience reviewing purchasing requests and supplier quotations.
• Confidence negotiating with suppliers and discussing commercial options.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of Oracle, marine spares, OEM suppliers or global supply chains would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Adaptable, proactive and willing to learn in a dynamic operational environment.