Buyer, Business

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Work Style:
Hybrid Working (up to 60% remote working)

Description of Project/Role and Main Responsibilities

We require a Buyer to co‑coordinate multi‑discipline activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre‑award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, their subsequent implementation and amendments.

The main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Implement and properly follow all client procurement procedures and policies.
• Perform due diligence on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
• Liaise with Requesting Units at the client UK branch in order to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender negotiation processes.
• Commercially evaluate bids and co‑coordinate the technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions in order to produce recommendations for award of contract, in accordance with agreed time schedules.
• Participate in meetings both internal and external to resolve areas of conflict of a contractual and commercial nature.
• Assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks and liabilities that may be involved and concisely describe such risks to assist in management decisions, liaising with the client’s Legal.
• Advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
• Liaise with external contractors to maintain an awareness of market conditions and to ensure an effective service from them.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and required directives throughout all activities.
• Implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• Fully comply with client Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
• Assure archiving and traceability of documentation as per company procedures.

Candidate's qualifications, professional experience and skills required for the position

• Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e‑tendering system and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Oil and Gas industry or Engineering services or General Services experience preferred.
• Contracts and Purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and proven experience in undertaking contract evaluations.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Supply Chain and Purchasing

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