Package Responsible Buyer in Aberdeen

Cammach is currently recruiting a Package Responsible Buyer for an immediate start on behalf of our Aberdeen-based client. This contract position will run until the end of 2026.

ROLE

The Package Responsible Buyer, reporting to the Project Procurement & Subcontract Manager, will be an integral part of the post-FEED/Execution Project Team, working collaboratively with counterparts within the JV, internal stakeholders in the project, and PDE organization. He/she is accountable for the procurement activities, ensuring compliance with the project and any PDE requirements for provisions of goods and services across the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in conformance with laws and regulations, contractual requirements, company policies, and according to Supply Chain procedures and processes.
• Ensure that all procurement activities in the project are performed in accordance with the project specific requirements.
• Provide procurement support across the Project - Issue, follow-ups, and update POs.
• Ensure correct cost coding as per instructions given by budget owners and aligned with project budget.
• Keep accurate records of all procurement files and use them as a reference for future activities.
• Ensure Star FSM data for assigned PRs/POs reflects correct values, statuses, and other data parameters used for accruals reporting, dashboards, and other data, such as spend-analysis.
• Maximise opportunities for cost-effective purchasing activities. Ensure best possible price, delivery, quality, and level of service are achieved.
• Manage and follow-up purchasing processes from requisition to invoice received, including commercial review of invoices and provide input to reporting of PO - accruals, in close cooperation with Project Control.
• Establish and update Company’s Project Procurement Plan and interface towards the Project Schedule and Plan.
• Liaise with Contractor on Contractor’s Project Milestone Plan and Schedule.
• Follow up subcontracted procurement scopes with Contractor and Company’s own subcontractors - Support with strategic sourcing where necessary.
• Develop tender packages, lead or participate in tender processes, facilitate for technical clarifications if needed, and perform commercial evaluation of bids and negotiations with Contractors.
• Issue Purchasing Package Strategies and Vendor Recommendation and Evaluation Reports, and other project specific deliverables for presentation to Management and Procurement Committee, if required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and Contractor to ensure the commercial and technical basis is adequately matured for the various stages of procurement activity e.g. RFI, RFQ, Contract Award, PO etc.
• Ensure the Project Approved Supplier Base are followed at all times.
• Ensure POs are issued according to project and PDE internal processes and procedures.
• Ensure invoices are handled according to PDE and project specific established procedure.
• Follow up and facilitate for project approval processes for POs.
• Assist in assessment of received Variation Order Requests in order to ensure supplier and subcontractors entitlement and calculations are correct.
• Liaise with Change Management to support technical and commercial evaluation of received Variation Order Requests.
• Support with/negotiate cost and assess schedule impact for additional work before issuing a Variation Order.
• Liaise with Contractor’s and own Logistics Coordinator to plan and follow-up logistics activities to ensure best and most cost-effective method for shipment and delivery of goods is chosen.
• Liaise with Storekeeper to follow-up goods receipt at Site, deviations in delivery, return of material or disputes, until credit notes are received.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for accurate PO close-out.
• Feedback information on any Claims and Warranty issues to Claims & Warranty Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
• Report contractor, subcontractor and vendor deviations if notified by Contract Owner or stakeholders and propose and close corrective actions as per AP302.
• Monitor, manage and ensure closing of recorded Vendor Deviations and actions. Ensure necessary actions are taken in cooperation with the PMT and HSE Manager.
• Support with Procurement Controlling and reporting activities.
• Ensure good working relationship with the different internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Formal education within Procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM) at minimum bachelor level.
• Previous relevant experience within oil & gas projects.
• Experienced within tendering, negotiations and contracting work.
• Experience in purchasing gained within offshore / marine industry.
• Knowledge of contracts and procurement in the offshore / marine industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of STAR FSM, Eye Share and SAP is an advantage.
• Analytical, problem solving, time management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and in an effective manner.
• Strong communication, coordination, and collaboration skills.
• Strong commitment, business and work ethics, especially within anti-corruption.
• Flexible, fast-learning and adapting.
• Fluent business English: fluent Norwegian is an advantage.