Wood is currently recruiting for Buyers to ensure timely purchasing and expediting of required project materials to ensure delivery to required site in line with project requirements for the PNG contract The role must ensure high visibility of the status of all parts of the supply chain to report to the project Responsibilities- Assist with development of Project Procurement Plans
- Development of bidder lists and sourcing strategies in accordance with client requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and external customers
- Initiate and participate in the prequalification and approval of new suppliers followed by ongoing supplier management
- Issuance of Request For Quote packages and commercial assessment of vendor bids ensuring optimum value for the client as a result of thorough technical and commercial bid evaluations
- Manage supplier negotiations ensuring accurate interpretation and definition of agreed terms pre-award along with contract management post-award
- Provide procurement support to projects through the procurement and expedition of materials and vendor data on schedule and within cost to contribute to the successful delivery of multiple projects
- Purchasing material for multiple engineering functions (electrical piping mechanical and structural)
- Manage and mitigate commercial issues with suppliers
- Work closely with the Quality Department to assist with coordinating inspection requirements post and prior to PO placement
- Assisting with creating and managing schedules budgets forecasting and reporting
- Facilitate technical discussions between Wood Engineers and Vendor Engineers
- Ensuring compliance to clients execution plan and overall Wood Supply-Chain Policies and Procedures
- Assisting with managing surplus materials through buy back agreements and or surplus disposal plans
- Maintaining an auditable file of all purchase order documentation correspondence
- Timely processing and resolution vendor invoices
- Timely close out of projects and purchase orders
- Identify and report procurement cost saving initiatives
Skills Qualifications
- Possession of or studying towards tertiary SCM oriented or business qualification
- 5 years’ experience within the Oil & Gas or similar industry
- 3 years Buying Expediting experience
- Varied and detailed work experience in the industry and a detailed knowledge of Suppliers Commercial Evaluation and Terms & Conditions of Purchase
- Strong organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates clear and strong strategic thinking
- Sound understanding of legislative requirements
- Ability to relate to a multi-cultural workforce
- Locally respected and recognised with highest degree of integrity
- Business software competency (MS Office Oracle VPRM)
- Ability to work on own initiative
At this time only PNG National candidates will be considered for this role If you’re an experienced Buyer ready for your next project then we are keen to hear from you today Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets We operate in more than 60 countries employing around 60 000 people with revenues of over 10 billion We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets including the upstream midstream and downstream oil & gas power & process environment and infrastructure clean energy mining nuclear and general industrial sectors www woodplc com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of ob
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