EOI Buyer

Job Description

As a Buyer at Wood you will be responsible for the execution of specific aspects of supply chain management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of medium risk procurement packages / subcontracts. Understanding of the client’s head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and knowledge of how these are integrated into project supply chain strategies, plans, procedures and terms and conditions. You should have basic knowledge of commercial terms and conditions. Regularly reports progress of all procurement activities for which they are responsible and regularly updates reports / systems with required information to allow accurate reporting, and escalates any critical issues and risks to supply chain lead.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful delivery of all supply chain activities within your remit
• Responsible for the end to end sourcing process (Strategy through Close Out) for the medium risk procurement / subcontract packages assigned to you
• Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan / schedule and / or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures
• Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the supply chain lead
• Attend regular PSR meetings with client, engineering and / or project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables within their portfolio are being maintained
• Provides guidance, direction and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities
• Carry out Supplier performance reviews and ongoing management ensuring corrective actions are taken where required
• Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and procedures are complied with and all actions are fully auditable
• Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety awareness at all times
• Capture all internal and external in year savings targets as per business plan
• Assist in the implementation of global / regional / country initiatives as per business plans
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Educated to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor Degree or Equivalent) in business related discipline, ideally supply chain or procurement
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Broad knowledge of Suppliers, commercial Evaluations, Negotiations and Terms and Conditions of Purchase / Contract
• Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
• Industry forms of Subcontract
• ERP systems
• Supply Chain Principles and techniques
• Commercial Evaluations, negotiations and terms and condition qualification
• Supplier Relationship Management
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
• Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
• Positively maintain relationships with suppliers and other disciplines
• Planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic proactive attitude
• Adaptability and Problem Solving skills
• Ability to work as part of project execution team
• Identify efficiency, process and tool improvement opportunities and successful drive through change
  
  

About Us

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. 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 objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.