Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Blyth

Hours: Full Time

To manage the timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services for large projects, marine operations and assets. The Buyer owns assigned purchasing requirements from requisition to delivery and close-out, applying sound commercial judgement, proactive supplier management and an understanding of international project requirements.

• Sourcing and supplier selection
• Manage assigned requisitions through sourcing, RFQ, evaluation, negotiation, purchase order placement, delivery and close-out
• Identify and engage suitable UK and international suppliers, including in-country sources near project operations
• Obtain competitive quotations and assess total delivered cost, lead time, technical suitability and supply risk
• Purchasing and purchase order management
• Work with Engineering, Projects, Operations and Assets to clarify specifications, drawings, quantities and delivery priorities
• Purchase engineering materials, equipment, spares, fabrications, consumables and specialist services in line with approved requirements
• Issue accurate purchase orders covering scope, pricing, delivery dates, destination, Incoterms and applicable terms; manage amendments and extensions
• Expediting and delivery
• Expedite orders proactively, verify acknowledgements, monitor progress and resolve or elevate potential delivery failures early
• Coordinate with Logistics, Stores and Finance on transport, goods receipt, documentation, invoice discrepancies and order closure
• Consider cross-border supply implications and refer customs, tax or regulatory matters to appropriate specialists
• Records, compliance and supplier relationships
• Maintain accurate ERP records, procurement trackers and supplier communications; comply with delegated authorities and company procedures
• Build productive supplier relationships, address performance issues and contribute practical improvements to procurement processes

• Practical buying experience in an engineering, manufacturing, construction, marine or similar technical environment
• Ability to independently manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation, PO placement and delivery follow-up
• Commercial awareness and confidence challenging price, lead time and sourcing options
• Ability to work with technical specifications and communicate effectively with engineering and operational teams
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple urgent priorities
• Competence with ERP/purchasing systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience of procurement within offshore energy, subsea, marine operations or vessel mobilisation is desirable
• Knowledge of international/in-country sourcing, Incoterms and cross-border delivery arrangements is desirable
• CIPS qualification or equivalent professional development is desirable but not essential
• Accountable, commercially minded and adaptable under pressure, with clear communication skills and a collaborative approach