Junior Buyer

Todd Hayes; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Oil & Gas operator in Norwich is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their team. This role offers an opportunity for entry-level candidates to start a career in purchasing, providing support in sourcing goods and services. Responsibilities include negotiating prices, preparing purchase orders, and using SAP for procurement activities. The company offers training and support in this role. This is a 12-month contract position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in Buyer or administrative role within supply chain.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office packages.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support buying team in sourcing materials and services.
• Ensure competitive pricing and compliance.
• Prepare accurate purchase orders.

Skills

Experience as a Buyer

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of SAP MM

Team oriented with initiative

Experience in Oil & Gas industry

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Junior Buyer. Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, is currently seeking two Junior Buyers to join their Buying team (part of the wider Supply Chain team). This is an initial 12-month contract position, based in Norwich, working Monday to Friday.

Key Experience / Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience working as a Buyer or within an administrative support role within a supply chain/purchasing environment would be an advantage.
• An understanding of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM - desirable but not essential.
• Team orientated but also possess the ability to work using own initiative.
• Previous experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry - desirable but not essential.

This position could also be suitable for someone seeking an entry level role to start their career.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support the buying team in 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 of other facilities SAP and other locations as necessary.
• Benchmarking and negotiating goods and services involving rental and labour.
• Ensuring competitive prices are sought from existing and new vendors and ensuring compliance with site requirements and QSHE policies.
• Accurate preparation and issue of all purchase orders including correct cost allocation.
• Develop and maintain commercial awareness and understanding of terms and conditions.
• Ensure materials and services are delivered to meet asset plan and budgets.
• Provide reports to assist with accruals and project spend.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation for user groups.
• Issue new supplier with appropriate service/purchase order terms and conditions.
• Ensure that all certification and documentation is provided as part of the delivery process.
• Assist with audit of key suppliers to ensure HSE is being delivered through the correct process.
• To contribute towards the maintenance of supplier records in SAP.
• To support the team with extracting data from SAP for reporting purposes on procurement activity.
• Develop proficient overall use of SAP at a level which enables the use of purchasing data to enhance future core buying activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the Buying team where our client will provide training and support with your development in this role. The Junior Buyer is responsible for providing an effective and economic service to customers, including both offshore installations and our onshore gas terminals.

For further details on this exciting opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually; however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd