Buyer

Job Purpose: To support and manage supply chain project activities and ensuring critical path materials and services are delivered in line with project milestones. Accountable for providing specialist supply chain support to our project teams and driving value through proposed supply chain initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage supply chain deliverables to meet project schedule and cost targets.
• Identify and manage procurement risks, escalating commercial issues as needed.
• Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relations with engineering, project controls and construction to ensure procurement alignment.
• Support procurement planning and strategy execution for long lead and critical packages.
• Manage and maintain project procurement status tracker, including expediting and contribute to regular reporting for internal and client updates.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve any issues impacting delivery or quality.
• Ensure full compliance with project, client and company procurement procedures.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential:
• Proven experience in end to end procurement within project or construction environment, particularly fabrication, engineered packages, spares and bulk items.
• Strong background in supplier negotiation and commercial evaluation.
• Proficient in managing purchase orders and procurement workflows within ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex procurement packages.
• Experience coordinating with multi-discipline project teams.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance, risk management and supplier performance monitoring.

Key Competencies:

• A positive and embracing attitude towards given tasks, challenges, and change.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail, diligence, and self-discipline.
• Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across disciplines and levels.
• Adaptable to fast paced, dynamic project environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to team goals.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Office: St Magnus House. May require working from other office locations in Aberdeen to support business operations.
• Full-Time: 37.5-hours per week.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to provide an overview of the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The role holder may be required to perform other duties as assigned, which are not listed here but are necessary to meet the business needs of the company.