Purchasing Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore energy industry is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the Purchasing team. The role involves ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures, managing supplier relationships, and leading cost-saving initiatives. Candidates should have substantial experience in purchasing and supervisory roles, with opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a supervisory role.
• Extensive experience in purchasing.
• Working experience of inventory ordering and control is desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Buyers ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Maintain Purchasing Performance metrics and monitor Supplier Performance.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor progress financially and in service levels.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Performance Monitoring

Education

Business and/or Purchasing related qualification

Job description

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Duties And Responsibilities

Purpose

To manage Purchasing team to ensure purchasing responsibilities, in accordance with company procedures, are executed to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation of the Purchasing Function.

ESSENTIAL

Functions

• Responsible for the supervision of Buyers ensuring full compliance with company and department procedures
• Maintain Purchasing Performance metrics and Monitor Supplier Performance metrics, taking action where appropriate
• Set individual development plans and give performance feedback to reporting buyers
• Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and internal customers
• Assure well-formed Purchase Orders and purchasing documentation are created.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring progress both financially and in respect of service levels
• Assist Management in onboarding of new suppliers
• Lead cost avoidance and reduction actions; reporting buyer savings on a monthly basis
• Assist Global Inventory team in control of inventory levels to ensure correct levels of stock maintained to meet the needs of the Oceaneering operations

Follow Financial Policies

• Liaise with internal departments to ensure compliant with Purchasing Procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL

• Assist with invoice anomalies where required by liaising with supplier and Accounts Payable
• Raise Non Conformance Reports where required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Business and/or Purchasing related qualification

Significant experience in supervisory role

Extensive experience in purchasing

DESIRED

Working experience of inventory ordering and control

Experience in purchasing Oil & Gas services and products

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.