Brunel are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join a major EPC contractor on a 12-month contract based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. This role will support purchasing activities for vessel operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers across a global environment. The position is ideally suited to someone with procurement or buying experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities. You will be working Monday to Thursday in the office and Fridays offer homeworking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support sourcing and purchasing activities for vessel operations, identifying cost-effective solutions and suitable alternatives.
- Review requisitions, specifications and requests for quotation to ensure completeness and compliance with company procedures.
- Negotiate supplier quotations to achieve the best commercial outcomes, quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Monitor requisition progress and delivery status, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.
- Manage open purchase requests and ensure deadlines and operational requirements are met.
- Resolve purchasing and supply issues, including invoice discrepancies and delivery concerns.
- Utilise approved suppliers and purchasing agreements while seeking opportunities to consolidate orders.
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Contracts, Finance, Project Management and Operations teams.
- Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental and security requirements.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in buying, procurement or a related supply chain role.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Experience reviewing purchasing requests and supplier quotations.
- Confidence negotiating with suppliers and discussing commercial options.
- Experience using ERP or purchasing systems.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Knowledge of Oracle, marine spares, OEM suppliers or global supply chains would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Adaptable, proactive and willing to learn in a dynamic operational environment.
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Buyer in Westhill employer: Brunel
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