To support procurement activities across operational and maintenance contracts within the energy sector, ensuring critical materials and services are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with operational and client requirements. The Buyer will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support effective procurement delivery, supplier performance, and continuity of operations. Manage day to day procurement activities in support of the CNRI contract, ensuring material and service requirements are delivered in line with operational priorities. Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and support commercial recommendations in accordance with company and client procedures. Place and manage purchase orders through to delivery, ensuring accurate system updates and procurement records are maintained. Liaise closely with operations, engineering, construction and vendors to coordinate procurement priorities and resolve routine queries. Expedite suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are achieved and proactively resolve issues impacting quality, cost, or schedule. Maintain procurement trackers, status reports and expediting updates. Providing clear visibility of ongoing activities and risks. Support supplier performance management and escalation of delivery or commercial issues where required. Operate within internal procurement procedures and client system requirements, including Maximo and associated reporting processes. Ensure strict adherence to internal, client, and regulatory procurement policies and standards. 5+ years procurement/buying experience within the Oil & Gas, energy, engineering, or operational maintenance contract environment. ~ Experience managing end to end procurement activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase order placement, expediting and supplier coordination. ~ Strong understanding of operational and brownfield procurement environments with the ability to manage changing priorities and urgent requirements. ~ Experience using ERP/procurement systems for purchase order and procurement management activities. ~ Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve routine commercial issues. Previous experience working on offshore maintenance or operational contracts. Previous Maximo experience or familiarity with client procurement systems. Knowledge of fabrication, site services, tooling, or maintenance-related procurement activities. Able to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities. Office: Aberdeen city centre. May require working from other office locations in Aberdeen to support business operations. Full-Time: 37.5-hours per week.
