Buyer

FinTech RS are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Buyer based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract starting ASAP.

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Main duties include:

• Manage & action the procurement of goods & services for allocated business area
• Plan and execute Forwarding & Expediting strategies to ensure timely arrival of goods & services without undue delay/penalty with clearance.
• Operate within standardised policies, processes and systems and leverage the systems side to support the provision of relevant and quality metrics.
• Manage the defined elements of the supply chain process as delegated. Work within cross-functional teams to work with vendors on cost improvement and to create better value delivery.
• Contribute to the selection, management and monitoring of vendors.
• Participate in the evaluation of the vendors.
• Maintain contact with Vendors, including appropriate sites visits, during the entire process ensuring adherence to quality and deadlines.
• Maintain and produce appropriate reports and logs for all relevant internal parties, proactively highlighting issues to ensure these are identified in advance and can be addressed.

Suitable candidates should have the following:

• Demonstrable experience within procurement and associated commercial experience gained within the Energy industry.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products. SAP & SAP Ariba would be desirable.
• Marine / Vessel SCM experience with exposure to procurement processes and familiar with RFQ/tendering
• Knowledge of market / industry suppliers and service providers
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, maintains collaborative relationships.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills, acts with professionalism and integrity at all times.
• Analytical skills with the ability to work with detail and accuracy.
• Pro-active planning and organising skills, able to identify and effectively prioritise workload and successfully meet multiple, often competing deadlines.
• Committed to continuous improvement, identifies and drives change opportunities.

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Candidates should be based locally to Aberdeen, and must hold the Right to Work in the UK.

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