Buyer

**Job Title: Buyer**

**Location**:Aberdeen**

**Salary: Highly Competitive**

**About **Us**

Rovco’s is an industry 4.0 business, and global provider of technology-enabled services to the offshore renewable energy and oil field decommissioning sectors.

Rovco’s mission is to automate offshore wind services. The company works with cutting edge research, focusing on the use of novel perception, data and autonomy technology to bring the offshore industry into the 21st century, and help further the growth of marine generated renewable energy.

Take a look at one of our products in action SubSLAM X2 - Unlocking the Future of Marine Robotics - YouTube

**The Opportunity**:
As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth procurement of goods and services necessary for our offshore projects. As we expand our operations, we are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Supply Chain team within the Project Management Office (PMO).

**Main Responsibilities**

Strategic Sourcing:

- Develop and implement robust category strategies to optimise offshore operations, ensuring seamless and cost-effective supply chain management.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to assess potential supply chain risks and identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
- Effectively manage supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring compliance and continuous quality, delivery, and cost improvement.

Procurement Excellence:

- Streamline the purchase order process to ensure compliance with Procure-to-Pay instructions.
- Regularly track supplier performance to ensure materials are delivered on time.
- Promote adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards by reinforcing compliance policies.

Supply Chain Process Implementation:

- Work closely with the Operations team to identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions that streamline operations and reduce costs
- Develop and implement best practices for inventory management and support other business units by sharing these best practices and collaborating on process improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Strengthen your partnerships with the Projects and Assets teams by actively communicating with them and understanding their needs.
- Foster productive collaborations with suppliers and subcontractors by establishing clear expectations, maintaining open lines of communication, and regularly evaluating performance to ensure mutual success.

**Essential**:

- Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, or procurement.
- Proficiency in ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge of IncoTerms and best practices.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., MCIPS, NEVI II).
- Logistics or Supply Chain Management background.

**Benefits**
- Flexible, hybrid working so you can work when is best for you
- Flexible working options including compressed hours.
- Hybrid working, up to 3 days working from home.
- 33 Days Annual Leave
- Private medical insurance, including Dental & Optical.
- Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events.
- Curiosity fund - up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
- Up to 10% company bonus.
- Pension up to 6% company contribution
- Volunteering day, to give back to your local community.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know._