Buyer

Summary: Petrofac is seeking a Buyer for a 12-month PAYE contract in Aberdeen, Scotland, to support the procurement of operational and engineering materials and services. The role involves sourcing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company procedures while actively participating in price negotiations and procurement processes. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to meet project schedules and objectives. This is an opportunity to contribute to the evolving energy sector while working in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and report to the Senior Buyer and/or Supply Chain Focal Point.
• Source and procure operational and engineering materials and services efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage and update Procurement Status Reports (PSR) for timely supplier selection and order commitments.
• Review and initiate new supplier onboarding and compliance with Due Diligence requirements.
• Develop bidder’s lists and issue enquiries for goods and services, resolving queries and analyzing tenders.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers to achieve price reductions and handle claims and variations.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders with all relevant requirements.
• Manage post-order administration including variations, expediting, and invoice queries.
• Interface effectively with other disciplines such as quality, engineering, and logistics.
• Attend and participate in internal and external progress meetings.
• Engage in corporate supply chain initiatives and liaise with Project and Operations teams.

Key Skills:

• Procurement and expediting experience, particularly in piping/structural fabrication and bulk commodities.
• Knowledge of local supply markets.
• Proficient in supply chain systems and tools, such as Oracle and MODS.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to foster relationships with suppliers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing supplier onboarding and compliance processes.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Aberdeen

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other