Buyer

**Buyer (12-months) - VR/26831**:
**Status**: Temporary

**Location**: Westhill, Aberdeenshire

**Ref**: VR/26831

**Rate**: Expectations to be discussed

Experienced Buyer required for a 12-month contract with a provider of integrated services to the energy sector. This organisation offers a hybrid working arrangement and a 9-day fortnight.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Lead, the Buyer is responsible for the procurement of required goods and services, for project specific and business requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Sourcing suppliers suitable for current and potential future requirements; developing strong working relationships and updating the approved vendor list (AVL) with all new suppliers.
- Monitoring existing purchasing procedures to ensure that the procurement process is effective and identifying any procedural improvements.
- Negotiating the best possible price whilst ensuring vendors can arrange accurate and timely delivery.
- Processing requisitions, RFQs, quotes and the issue of purchase orders to suppliers, for both Materials and Service Orders (in SAP and IFS).
- Updating and maintaining in house Material Management systems.
- Co-ordinating kick off meetings.
- Managing Asset Procurement Status Reporting.
- Tracking hires.
- Invoicing queries.
- Expediting orders to ensure that all promised delivery times from approved vendors are monitored and met.
- Internal expediting of PRF’s/ POs/cost codes/vendor credit forms.
- Assisting with qualifications on terms and conditions.
- Updating and maintaining PSR.
- Proven experience in a similar position within the oil and gas industry.
- Previous project experience desired.
- Good Communication Skills.
- Team Working.
- Exceptional organisation and problem-solving skills.

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