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We are now recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of our client, a global engineering, construction, and installation contractor based in London.
The Buyer will be working on an offshore construction project. The role involves the Preparation/negotiation of major packages for EPCI of offshore packages.
The role:
- Preparation, evaluation, negotiation of major subcontracts and purchase orders for EPCI of offshore construction projects.
- Assist Commercial department by obtaining quotations & issuing pre-agreements.
- If not already existing, ability to develop a relationship with major market players.
- Review variation order requests from suppliers and subcontractors, incl. price consistency and compliance with contractual terms.
- Liaise with department staff in relation to purchasing requests and keep them informed on technical, commercial, contractual developments in relation to the packages being managed, incl. vendor feedback matters.
- Assist with other departmental duties when departmental members absent.
- Ensure activities comply with Government acts and statutory regulations and Company policies and procedures.
- Any other duties within own experience and capability as advised by Department Manager
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years procurement experience essential.
- In depth understanding and experience of negotiating high value subcontracts and purchase orders within the oil & gas sector.
- Familiarity with SAP for creating and processing subcontracts and POs essential.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
- Member of a Purchasing Institute preferrable but not essential.
Job Details:
Location: London
Full time contract role, 5 days per week, up to 2 days per week remote working is possible
Rate - negotiable
Role expected to fall outside of IR35 but will be subject to a pre-contract assessment.
Start date: ASAP
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
