The company
Our client own and operate a fleet of offshore vessels and jack-ups and all of their vessels are out on contract. They are very financially secure and are looking to gain more staff during a very busy time for them. They are looking to perform several large scale refits on their vessels at present so this is an exciting time to come on board.
The role
The responsibilities of the Senior Buyer include, but are not limited to
? Leadership, Supervision and training of the Buying Function;
? Actively promote and champion the use of best practise to ensure compliance with all Prosafe’s policies and procedures.
? Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and clients;
? Liaise closely with Senior Logistics Specialist regarding best method of shipment and most cost effective option for deliveries of goods;
? In conjunction with the Strategic Supply Chain Specialist(s) / Contracts Function, assist with planning, negotiating and updating existing and new supplier contracts and related market assessment, based on commercial and technical factors, for any new source of supply;
? In conjunction with the Strategic Supply Chain Specialist(s) and Operations Functions, contribute to regular two way performance feedbacks with critical suppliers and sub-contractors;
? Robust review of all related sub-contractor and supplier invoices. This shall include ensuring all necessary authorisations, accurate coding and supporting documentation is in place.
The person
You will be:
• Qualified in a Degree or Management Qualification in Supply Chain Management/Purchasing & Supply; Graduate or Advanced Diploma CIPS
• Experience in buying for an offshore company
• Experience of managing a small team
• Experience in a technical buying role previously
• The right to live and work in the UK
The reward
You will be working for a rapidly expanding yet still small to medium sized company who have a great office atmosphere and always look after their staff with both progression and healthy pay rises. They expect their staff to be antonymous and happy to lead and pioneer excellence in their field. Our client offers a healthy salary plus package depending on experience.
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