Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich are currently seeking a Junior Buyer to join their Buying team (part of the wider Supply Chain team).

This is a 12-month contract position, based in the Norwich office, working Monday to Friday.

As the Junior Buyer, you will receive training and support with your development in this role. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and economic service to our client’s customers, including both offshore installations and our client’s onshore gas terminals.

This position could be suitable for someone with 1-2 years’ experience within a similar role who is looking to further their development or, alternatively, someone seeking an entry level role to start their career.

The successful individual will need to demonstrate flexibility in their approach and provide attention to detail in their work to proactively find solutions to operational needs.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Buying Team in sourcing best price and delivery for all goods/materials ensuring competitive prices are sought
• Provide customer focused support in the areas of purchasing of materials and services in support of Wytch Farm SAP and other locations as necessary
• Benchmarking and negotiating goods and services involving rental and labour, ensuring competitive prices are sought from existing and new vendors and ensuring compliance with site requirements and QSHE policies.
• Accurate preparation and issue of all purchase orders including correct cost allocation.
• Develop and maintain commercial awareness and understanding of terms and conditions.
• Ensure materials and services are delivered to meet asset plan and budgets
• Provide reports to assist with accruals and project spend
• Ensure accurate cost allocation for user groups
• Issue new supplier with appropriate service/purchase order terms and conditions
• Ensure that all certification and documentation is provided as part of the delivery process
• Assist with audit of key suppliers to ensure HSE is being delivered through the correct process
• To contribute towards the maintenance of supplier records in SAP
• To support the team with extracting data from SAP for reporting purposes on procurement activity
• Develop proficient overall use of SAP at a level which enables the use of purchasing data to enhance future core buying activities

Key Experience/Qualifications Required:

• 1-2 years’ experience working as a Buyer or within an administrative support role within a supply chain/purchasing environment would be an advantage.
• An understanding of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams
• Working knowledge of SAP MM - desirable but not essential.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn and contribute to team objectives
• Good organisational skills, able to prioritise workload
• Team orientated - able to work well as part of a team but also possess the ability to work using own initiative.
• Previous experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry - desirable but not essential

For further details on this exciting opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd