Buyer - Westhill, United Kingdom - Maritime Developments Limited

Maritime Developments Limited

Verified Company

Westhill, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The purpose of the Buyer is to evaluate materials and service requests and undertake purchasing activities in accordance with company procedures and processes and to facilitate the flow of materials to and from various work sites or departments.

Working with vendors to secure the appropriate goods and coordinate delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

Undertake purchasing activities for allocated purchasing commodities
Liaise and communicate with internal and external agencies for requirement specifications, lead times, RFQ's, approvals and deliveries
Facilitate and expedite the flow of goods and services across various projects, worksites, and supplier locations
Ensure all purchase requisitions and orders are processed in accordance with company's approval authority and procedures
Provide general adhoc support to maintain maximum procurement support to Projects and Operational activities
Work in accordance with SCM procedures and project schedules
Ensure suppliers meet prompt and accurate delivery of purchased goods and services to ensure project schedules are met
Identify any supply issues / delay to equipment and critical path materials which may impact on the schedule and report order status to the requisitioner/project team
Use good negotiation skills to achieve improved rates and delivery dates
Supplier Management
Satisfy the requirements of the requisitioner in a timely, cost effective manner and maintain good communications to ensure full appraisal of order status
Provide support to the logistics functions, as required
Support and assist other internal stakeholders, where necessary
Update the Focal Point system to maintain the accuracy of delivery and cost information
Maintain and update the Share Point project folders and SCM work tracker

Education & Experience

Extensive experience in Procurement/SCM including negotiating, expediting and implementing recovery plans
Demonstrate a strong ability under pressure to meet delivery expectations
Understanding and experience of Vendor Management
Familiar/ competent in all Microsoft packages including Outlook, Projects, Excel, Word & SharePoint
Able to multi task, work under high pressure and as part of a team
Able to work on own initiative and be selfmotivated
Willingness to learn & adapt
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with all levels of management, personnel, clients & other stakeholders
Attention to detail
Proactive, flexible and decisive
Able to innovate and challenge