Project Buyer

Well-Safe Solutions Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Project Buyer in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive buying support, ensuring procurement activities align with company policies. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing agreements, and maintaining operational readiness for projects. The role requires strong negotiation skills and previous procurement experience. This position promises a vibrant working environment with opportunities for career advancement and relational development with key suppliers.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in procurement.
• Knowledge of suppliers and commercial evaluations.
• Strong customer orientation with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project team and maintain client requirements.
• Negotiate and manage procurement activities.
• Build effective relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Previous buying experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Supplier negotiation and management experience

Good planning and organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Tools

Maximo or similar ERP systems

Job description

If interested, please email [e-mail] with your cover letter and CV.

Location:

Well-Safe Solutions, Aberdeen, though there may be a requirement to visit and work at other company locations or supplier’s premises as required.

The postholder must be able to attend our global headquarters in Aberdeen.

Job Type:

Permanent

Reporting Line:

The Project Buyer will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager with a functional reporting line to the Project Director.

Role:

The Project Buyer will provide comprehensive buying support to the Project Team and support the Supply Chain department.

Key responsibilities:

The Project Buyer will be required to:

• Support the project team to ensure client requirements are maintained to a high level at all times
• Undertake effective execution of all aspects of procurement in accordance with Company procedures and policies
• Review RFQ’s, specifications etc to ensure they are correctly completed and approved
• Negotiate, evaluate, award and carry out post award management of procurement activity
• Agree Terms and Conditions for Purchase Agreements with support of the Contracts Department
• Issue PO’s for the correct goods and services at the best overall value
• Maximise procurement opportunities through standardization, supplier relationship management and volume leverage
• Develop relationships with key suppliers and monitor performance through KPI’s
• Provide general support to the Supply Chain team

Key outcomes:

• Ensure all goods and services are procured in accordance with Company procedures and policies and in a timely manner to maintain operational readiness of the Project
• Develop Purchasing Agreements and agreed price lists with key suppliers and ensure these are entered and maintained in Maximo
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Project Team and key suppliers
• Ensure orders are delivered on time in full
• Proactively support the Supply Chain team

Limits of authority:

Full responsibility for all operational activities within the philosophies and constraints laid out in the job description.

The company reserves the right to amend or change the activities listed, taking into account the job holder’s qualifications and experience to enable the business needs to be met.

Knowledge & Competency:

• Previous buying experience
• Varied and detailed knowledge of suppliers, commercial evaluations, negotiation and Terms and Conditions of Purchase
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Supplier negotiation and management experience
• Self-starter with good planning and organisational skills
• Team player
• Ability to prioritise workload and identify upcoming problems early
• Previous experience of Maximo or similar ERP systems