Buyer - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Aberdeen Appointments Agency

Aberdeen Appointments Agency

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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A great new opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join one of our clients in the marine services industry on a permanent basis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Using the company approved Purchasing system Sertica
Compliance with Purchasing policy and procedures and Safety Management System
Ensure goods and services are purchased at competitive prices are fit for purpose regarding safety, function and certification
Ensure that the clients framework agreements are used whenever possible
Sourcing suppliers
Sending RFQ's for goods and services
Summarizing and analyzing quotations
Creating Purchase orders.
Expediting Purchase orders, keeping requestor(s) advised of delivery issues.
Enter receipts against Purchase Orders
Liaise with engineering superintendents and other internal customers.
Be assertive and tactful with suppliers and customers
Liaise with suppliers, customers and accounts payable to ensure timely payment of invoices
Be methodical with Requisitions, RFQ's, Quotations, Order acknowledgements and Delivery notes to ensure that there is a clear audit trail
Maintenance of Sertica records to ensure PO's are receipted and closed on a timely basis
Complete and return to freight agent customs clearance instruction form(s) for imported goods in liaison with Freight Agent
Arrange supplier returns when necessary
Assist with Inventory cycle counts / year end count
To provide support and cover when Purchasing colleagues are absent
To carry out other duties as may be reasonably required

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Procurement background
Experience in a similar role preferred. Ideally in Marine / Oil &Gas / Engineering sector
Business Studies and or CIPS qualification preferred.
Experience in use of Microsoft Excel Applications
Experience in use of Procurement modules in a ERP system

PERSONAL QUALITIES