Senior Buyer

Wood PLC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To undertake all procurement activities in accordance with the Company's procurement policies and procedures
• Deliver the best combination of product quality, price, and delivery to our Clients by working to add value in a socially responsible and ethical manner
• To ensure all activities are documented, processed and filed to achieve maximum auditable transparency
• To liaise with all necessary disciplines in order to ensure effective interface between engineering, suppliers and Client
• To ensure the purchasing activities and deliverables are undertaken in accordance with agreed Requisition documentation
• Issue of enquiries for required equipment / materials / services and resolve any pre-tender queries
• Receive and analyse tenders, clarify outstanding queries, produce commercial bid summaries
• Preparation and submission of PO recommendation where appropriate
• Preparation and issue of POs
• To manage the 'post order' administration of POs including variations, expediting and inspection requirements, invoicing queries, completion of performance feedback for Close Out
• To maintain a high level of service in compliance with Company Operating procedures
• To monitor, measure, and analyse the performance of suppliers to ensure continual improvement of quality and value of the goods and services delivered
• To review supplier progress reports and schedules in order to control the on-time delivery of purchased materials and equipment. To recommend corrective action when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited university with minimum 15 years relevant experience in the oil/gas industry
• Demonstrated materials management experience in high value oil/gas projects (above US$ 100 Million) preferably in the middle east
• Professional Certification in purchasing / supply from world recognised associations is desirable