Senior Buyer

Job description / Role

Responsibilities

To undertake all procurement activities in accordance with the company's procurement policies and procedures

Deliver the best combination of product quality, price, and delivery to our clients by working to add value in a socially responsible and ethical manner

To ensure all activities are documented, processed, and filed to achieve maximum auditable transparency

To liaise with all necessary disciplines in order to ensure effective interface between engineering, suppliers, and client

To ensure the purchasing activities and deliverables are undertaken in accordance with agreed requisition documentation

Issue of enquiries for required equipment, materials, and services and resolve any pre-tender queries

Receive and analyse tenders, clarify outstanding queries, produce commercial bid summaries

Preparation and submission of purchase order recommendation where appropriate

Preparation and issue of purchase orders

To manage the post order administration of purchase orders including variations, expediting and inspection requirements, invoicing queries, completion of performance feedback for close out

To maintain a high level of service in compliance with company operating procedures

To monitor, measure, and analyse the performance of suppliers to ensure continual improvement of quality and value of the goods and services delivered

To review supplier progress reports and schedules in order to control the on-time delivery of purchased materials and equipment. To recommend corrective action when necessary

Qualifications

B.S. or equivalent degree in engineering or business administration from an accredited university with minimum 15 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry

Demonstrated materials management experience in high value oil and gas projects (above US$ 100 million) preferably in the Middle East

Professional certification in purchasing or supply from world recognised associations is desirable

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.