SCM Specialist (Buyer) / Aberdeen

The client is currently recruiting for the position of SCM Specialist (Buyer), based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Contact a range of suppliers to source competitive bids from qualified suppliers for goods and services that meet specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.
* Negotiate and award commitments with suppliers ensuring that the most favourable terms of contract are obtained.
* Operate within standardised SCM policies, processes and systems and leverage the systems side to support the provision of relevant quality metrics.
* Develop relationships with suppliers including performing sites visits.
* Expedite purchase orders ensuring that delivery dates are met, and any supply issues are resolved.
* Negotiate and report cost savings to project/business.
* Proactively liaise and support internal clients with performance of the assigned SCM activities.
* Manage the defined elements of the supply chain process as delegated.
* Capitalise from lessons learned and is performed in accordance with best practice, striving to mitigate risk, promoting safety and integrity consistently.
* Candidates must demonstrate previous experience of and the ability to cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines.

Experience & Qualifications:
* Job role typically requires an appropriate level of tertiary education, HNC/HND level, however relevant experience will be considered.
* Work experience in a similar role is advantageous preferably within the Energy industry.
* A strong working knowledge and experience with SAP / SAP Ariba is required.
* Knowledge of market/industry suppliers and service providers is advantageous.
* Knowledge of engineering terminology, supplier evaluation, purchase order creation, contract terms and conditions, negotiation and working within a busy purchasing environment.
* Must demonstrate excellent negotiation skills and have previous experience of working within a busy purchasing environment.
* Must be flexible, open to changing priorities and reliable.
* Ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate relevant work experience within the Oil and Gas industry.
* Ability to articulate learning and development experiences and a willingness to participate in development of own career.
* The position requires candidates to interact with people at various levels in the organisation and also external suppliers therefore candidates should be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills.
* Candidates should be able to solve problems using their own initiative. The role also commands strong organisational and time management skills.

Contract position