Buyer

2 months ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Fugro Full time

Job Description

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role

As a Buyer you will be responsible for daily procurement operations. Your role involves receiving purchase requests, issuing purchase orders via the ERP system, and ensuring adherence to cost authorisation levels and company processes. You will expedite timely deliveries, manage vendors, and occasionally negotiate terms. Duties include coordinating equipment hires, maintaining accurate records, and processing invoices efficiently. The Purchaser aims to secure competitive quotes, negotiate cost-effective deals, and foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, contributing to cost control and procurement efficiency metrics. you also prioritise compliance with quality, health, safety, sustainability, and environmental standards as proactive team members.

You'll collaborate closely with various internal teams at Fugro, including the UK SCM team, Projects, Commercial, Contracts, and QHSSE teams. Your role ensures that the right levels of support are provided, and all teams adhere to compliance requirements. You'll also engage with IT for the maintenance and upgrades of ERP and supply chain support systems, as well as with the Finance SSC and Fugro's Global Supply Chain teams to foster seamless coordination and alignment within the organization.

Who we’re looking for:
You will have a proactive approach and look to communicate and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Contributes in departmental meetings to improve department performance. Seeks support from direct and indirect management when required.

What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
- Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
- Option to lease an electric car.
- Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion_

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ - and to each other.

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