Buyer / Aberdeen

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our team in Aberdeen are now looking for a Buyer.

• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders
• Demonstrate compliant use of the Aker Solutions SCiS, AVL and the associated tools
• Demonstrate alignment to Aker Solutions category sourcing strategy, and be prepared to engage in wider strategic initiatives affecting the Supply Chain team
• Prepare request for quotations (RFQ’s) in accordance with company procedures
• Effectively negotiate with Suppliers to achieve the best commercial position for Aker Solutions
• Identify and report cost savings, as directed
• Generate Purchase Orders in response to MRP generated Purchase Requisitions 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

 

• Business Degree / CIPS Qualified, or relevant qualification with demonstrable industry experience in an equivalent role

 

• May suit a recent graduate in supply chain or similar
• Working knowledge in Word, Windows, Excel & Teams
• Working knowledge in SAP
• Demonstrable experience in a purchasing role
• Knowledge of customs, shipping processes and incoterms
• Awareness of key aspects of supplier performance
• Ability to establish subcontract/package strategy and perform detailed bid evaluation
• Ability to develop and maintain customer relations and provide a high level of customer satisfaction
• Ability to effectively liaise with internal support functions and internal customers – Engineering, Contracts etc