Buyer / Scotland

Our Supply Chain based in Aberdeen, need an experienced Machining Buyer who can strengthen our team within the Subsea market.  This is a 1 year contract to cover maternity leave.

Responsibilities and Tasks:    

• Demonstrate compliant use of the our QSL and the associated tools
• Demonstrate alignment to our category sourcing strategy
• Prepare request for quotations (RFQ’s) in accordance with company procedures
• Effectively negotiate with Suppliers to achieve the best commercial position for our company.
• Identify and report cost savings, as directed
• Generate Purchase Orders in response to MRP generated Purchase Requisitions / My Buy Shopping Carts in an efficient manner, with due regard for total acquisition cost, lead time, quality, continuous improvement and cost reduction
• Establish and maintain a process for regular, effective and efficient Purchase Order follow-up / expediting
• Proactively manage all open Purchase Orders through to close-out, and ensure any changes are updated in the MRP system in a timely and compliant manner
• Action and close quality notifications (VQN’s / Supplier Requests) in a timely manner, and in accordance with set targets. Expedite internally to ensure timely action by stakeholders

Qualifications / Personal Attributes:    

• Business Degree/CIPS Qualified or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of Incoterms and shipping processes
• Demonstrate effective negotiation skills
• Awareness of key aspects of supplier performance
• Ability to develop and maintain customer relations and provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Contractual awareness – Terms and Condition of Purchase/Sale

   For further information contact me.