Buyer

We are now recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of our client, a global engineering, construction, and installation contractor based in London.

The Buyer will be working on an onshore construction project.  The role involves the Preparation/negotiation of major packages for EPCI of onshore packages.

The role:

• Preparation, evaluation, negotiation of major subcontracts and purchase orders for EPCI of onshore construction projects. 
• Assist Commercial department by obtaining quotations & issuing pre-agreements.
• If not already existing, ability to develop a relationship with major market players.
• Review variation order requests from suppliers and subcontractors, incl. price consistency and compliance with contractual terms.
• Liaise with department staff in relation to purchasing requests and keep them informed on technical, commercial, contractual developments in relation to the packages being managed, incl. vendor feedback matters.
• Assist with other departmental duties when departmental members absent.
• Ensure activities comply with Government acts and statutory regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties within own experience and capability as advised by Department Manager

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years procurement experience essential. 
• In depth understanding and experience of negotiating high value subcontracts and purchase orders within the oil & gas sector.
• Familiarity with SAP for creating and processing subcontracts and POs essential.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required. 
• Member of a Purchasing Institute preferrable but not essential.

Job Details:

Location: London

Full time contract role, 5 days per week, office based. 

Rate - negotiable 

Role expected to fall outside of IR35 but will be subject to a pre-contract assessment.

Start date: ASAP

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.