Buyer job in UK
Rate
TBA
Type
Permanent
Location
UK
Region
Aberdeen
Required Residency
UK
Posted By
Global Resources
Date Posted
17 Mar 2010
Expiry Date
Job Reference
Job Description
To receive Engineering or generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements
To negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensuring schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by vendors with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders
In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner
To expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Work with Business Units to communicate and improve delivery wherever possible and updating SAP accordingly.
Assist end user departments with price bid enquiries for obtaining goods/services quotes from suppliers.
When required, deputise for Team leader with full authority to manage the commodity/product/project function in their absence. Attend project/product line meetings in support of the commodity team.
Responsible for continually working with 'key' suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programmes. Regular management and control of costs with the respective suppliers.
Where applicable, co-ordination of end user department rental requirements with suppliers for operational support activity, and where applicable communicating delivery status to the originators.
Assist the Accounts department with the invoice enquiries requiring clarification/approval; specifically with rental equipment and personnel services. Contact department originators/Supervisors on such invoice approval, update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoices to the Accounts department.
To action any engineering changes to specifications advising suppliers accordingly.
Assist Team leader with supplier business review meetings and assist with supplier assessment in conjunction with the Supplier Approved Process.
Assist in other purchasing/departmental duties/activities as detailed by the Team Leader including ad hoc projects as required.
Attend department meetings relevant to area of responsibility to facilitate optimum integration between Supply Chain function and the business.
Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office essential and with experience of MRP/ERP systems SAP preferred.
Needs to be a good communicator, persistent and assertive
Must show ability in time management and prioritisation
Experience of engineering terminology, supplier evaluation, Purchase Order drafting, negotiation and working as a Buyer within a busy purchasing environment essential.
To negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensuring schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by vendors with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders
In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner
To expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Work with Business Units to communicate and improve delivery wherever possible and updating SAP accordingly.
Assist end user departments with price bid enquiries for obtaining goods/services quotes from suppliers.
When required, deputise for Team leader with full authority to manage the commodity/product/project function in their absence. Attend project/product line meetings in support of the commodity team.
Responsible for continually working with 'key' suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programmes. Regular management and control of costs with the respective suppliers.
Where applicable, co-ordination of end user department rental requirements with suppliers for operational support activity, and where applicable communicating delivery status to the originators.
Assist the Accounts department with the invoice enquiries requiring clarification/approval; specifically with rental equipment and personnel services. Contact department originators/Supervisors on such invoice approval, update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoices to the Accounts department.
To action any engineering changes to specifications advising suppliers accordingly.
Assist Team leader with supplier business review meetings and assist with supplier assessment in conjunction with the Supplier Approved Process.
Assist in other purchasing/departmental duties/activities as detailed by the Team Leader including ad hoc projects as required.
Attend department meetings relevant to area of responsibility to facilitate optimum integration between Supply Chain function and the business.
Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office essential and with experience of MRP/ERP systems SAP preferred.
Needs to be a good communicator, persistent and assertive
Must show ability in time management and prioritisation
Experience of engineering terminology, supplier evaluation, Purchase Order drafting, negotiation and working as a Buyer within a busy purchasing environment essential.
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