Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

iO Associates are looking for a Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement to work within manufacturing operational environment. Their cutting-edge solutions and services are advancing the energy industry and making it safer, cleaner, and more effective for people and the environment. They are based on a century of experience and do business in over 120 countries.

The Sourcing Specialist will support the achievement of project and business objectives through close engagement with the project Teams and Sourcing structure and logistic team.

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Location: Aberdeen (Stoneywood)UK
Duration: 12 Months Contract

Travelling local & Overseas: Frequency depending upon the business requirement

Responsibilities:

As a Buyer Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Be accountable for materials and services sourcing and procurement within the assigned indirect commodities driving deflation, variable cost productivity, cash flow targets.
• Lead procurement operations, from request for quotation to order issuing, ensuring process execution is performed in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and lead overall supplier strategy, in coordination with commodity strategy, including simplification, ensuring sourcing process integrity, and optimization of productivity, quality and fulfilment.
• Influence cross functional team involved in the purchase, being the focal point for a shared process in supplier selection, capable to drive decision making through influencing skills.
• Identify and assess supplier capabilities; measure and manage supplier performance
• Negotiate lowest possible cost while maintaining the highest quality of goods and services

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
• Negotiation skills.
• Have proven experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain background.

This is the position for you if you want to work for a company that values its employees' health and well-being and invests in developing and rewarding talent. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please email () or call Oshin Wilson on 7893920531.