Buyer, Senior

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Job Description

Buyer, Senior

• Process purchase requisitions released and authorized from engineering.
• Search for- and evaluate alternative suppliers of bulk, equipment and services
• Execute procurement activities according to prevailing regulations, plans and agreements
• Establish negotiation strategy and minimize risk.
• Procurement activities and follow up categorization of equipment, priority level and strategic procurement, based on defined packages.
• Be responsible for establishing the form of contract.
• Call for regular procurement package meetings with project responsible engineer (PRE).
• Prepare ITT documents and perform tender evaluation and negotiation.
• Be able to follow up set criteria for transfer of Client’s T&Cs into supplier agreement to control- and minimize risk exposure for company.
• Be the single point of contact for commercial discussions with suppliers.
• Close cooperation with PRE, fabrication coordinator, QHSE, cost control and other internal stakeholders.
• Follow up procurement reporting and ensure a clear formal audit trail of correspondence and communication.
• Follow up activities for procurement in accordance with defined risk considerations in the project.
• Coordinate supplier quality surveillance.
• Ensure timely delivery of all documentation.
• Process VORs from suppliers, controlling risk, interface, budget, reporting and approvals.
• Responsible for close out of the procurement package including final account and experience transfer/lessons learned activities.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in relevant subjects is preferred.
• Preferred 3 years of relevant experience from offshore modification projects.
• Solid knowledge within contracting and procurement.
• Advanced user level Microsoft Office preferred (Excel skills in particular).
• Good communication and cooperation skills.
• Structured and systematic approach.
• Able to work on several complex tasks at the same time.
• Proactive, solution- and goal orientated.
• QHSE awareness.
  

Location:

Stavanger

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.