Buyer Senior Buyer (Permanent) in London

Job Overview:The Senior Buyer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Procurement discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Procurement discipline. The Senior Procurement Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Procurement Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Procurement team and other related teams. It ensures they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies. Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.Essential Qualifications and Education:Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 6 years of relevant experience6-10 years of relevant experienceProfessional Procurement qualification preferredWork independently with minimal guidanceAble to determine own work prioritiesCapable of managing a high volume of procurement packages within a tight timeline and concurrently work with multiple projects as requiredAct as a resource for colleagues with less experienceAble to apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations Interpret customer needs, assess requirements, and identify solutions to non-standard requestsUse best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services in its disciplineMonitor and control costs within own workSolve moderately complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutionsManage own time to meet agreed targets; develop plans for short-term work activities in own areaPromote teamwork, coach, and guide othersKnowledge of database software (SPMAT - SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool or Oracle) preferred#LI-JA1#LI-HybridKey Tasks and Responsibilities:Hold responsibility for the Supply Chain function within the Project Management TeamCollaborate with key stakeholders on the development and implementation of project requirements and have a key interface with the client and vendors to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budgetLead the procurement strategy within the Project Management Team, ensuring all contract requirements are incorporated as well as negotiated to include the Project required flow-down conditions to minimize exposureDevelop a Project Procurement execution plan with the assistance of the supply chain function, to include all purchasing, expediting, logistics, communication, and project goalsEnsure client needs are identified and effectively addressed, pertaining to all supply chain/procurement requirements, and act where required, as a single point of contact with the client for all supply chain and procurement requirements Ensure problems are identified timely and appropriate corrective action plans are developed to allow resolutionParticipate in resolving disputes, claims, and performance issuesEnsure effective and timely status reporting, including representing the supply chain management function in project team meetingsEnsure auditable procurement files are maintained and project filing and record retention procedures are implemented Ensure adherence to project schedule requirementsOversee project supply chain management activities Ensure deliverable quality level meets both internal and external customer requirements and expectationsInterface with peers and others to provide and receive information allowing all to perform more effectivelyLead efforts to conduct project reviews, including transfer of lessons learned to peers and others as appropriateEnsure appropriate approval cycles are maintainedManage procurement packages including budget and cost, monitoring expenditures on payment approval, change orders, etc.Manage any dispute on claims with vendors, liaising with SPS, PMT, Legal, etc.Provide independent advice to the Project Management Team and Function during the project tenureProvide support to the SCM Function and Reporting Manager when required, perform tasks as directed Full timePosting Date: 2026-03-10