Vacancy details

POSITION PURPOSE STATEMENT:
 
Purchasing professional required to work in a busy environment where prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and  achieving value for money is expected. Excellent supply chain knowledge and relevant experience is required.  
All appropriate training will be provided to the successful candidate. 
 
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Broad knowledge of procurement functions, forms of contract and procedures.
 
Contact a range of suppliers to obtain quotations, agree delivery times and place commitment based on price, quality and according to customer demand, company policy and budget.
 
Source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality.
 
Meets suppliers and negotiates the most favourable terms of contract.
 
Assesses the reliability of sub-contractors and suppliers.
Ensuring that equipment is delivered to the right place at the right time.
 
Managing the system generated GR/IR and Blocked Invoice reports ensuring that they are kept up to date.
 
Ability to work within an extremely busy department and cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines.
 
Liase closely with personnel in other departments within the organisation.

Qualifications and Education
 
General Education:
HNC or equivalent level is desirable
Specified Qualifications for position:
Full CIPS membership is desireable
Continuing Professional Development:
A desire to further their education in a work related qualification

Skills 
 
Technical (including IT):
Familiar with all Microsoft packages
SAP experience desirable
Interpersonal:
Ability to communicate at all levels, negotiate costs savings
Self Management:
Should be able to work on own initiative as well as being part of a team
 
Experience:
Sufficient experience gained in a purchasing envirnonment
Previous experience in the subsea sector of the oil and gas industry, UK oil & gas experience desireable
Managerial Experience:
Ability to self manage
Knowledge:
Able to demonstrate a complete understanding of all purchasing functions, processes, procedures and forms