Subsea 7
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Subsea7 has a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Senior Buyer to join our UK & Global IRM Supply Chain Management (SCM) team. This role will be based at our office in Westhill, Aberdeen on a full-time, staff basis.
This is a great opportunity to join a large and supportive team where you will have opportunities to diversify your experience and build a career you can be proud of.
The UK & Global IRM department is responsible for delivering a diverse range of fully integrated SURF and IRM solutions to project. We have extensive capability in short-term to major EPCI projects, covering early engagement, DSV, pipelay, bundles and emerging energy projects (field electrification, floating wind, CCS, and hydrogen) and decarbonisation.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Buyer you will be part of the SCM team and be responsible for sourcing, supplier management, procurement and expediting.
This will be a varied role supporting offshore & onshore operations and live tenders, as well as indirect services such as facilities, global IT, and other corporate functions.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Source competitive bids from suppliers for materials, rentals and services that meet specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.
- Negotiate and award commitments with suppliers ensuring that the most favourable terms of contract are obtained.
- Capitalise from lessons learned and ensure SCM activities are performed in consideration of best practice, striving to mitigate risk and consistent promotion of Company core values.
- Ensure compliance with all Supply Chain policies, processes, systems, and procedures.
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers including performing sites visits.
- Assist with the implementation and conduct of the operational elements of the Supply Chain strategy and support the local SCM specific activities.
- Support the development of the local Supply Chain Function through guidance and coaching to more junior members of the team.
What experience would we like you to have?
Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.
- Relevant experience level in a procurement-based role is desirable, though consideration can be given to those with associated commercial experience in a different role.
- Good IT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications. Experience within SAP ECC / SAP S4 Hana and SAP Ariba would be desirable.
- Good analytical skills and a knowledge and understanding of business analysis and planning.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative, effectively evaluate, organise and prioritise your own workload.
- Great interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of stakeholders both internal and external.
- Confident networking with an effective ability to negotiate and influence.
- Numeric, with the ability to work with detail and accuracy.
- Mentoring / Coaching experience would be desirable but is not essential.
What do we offer?
- Career development – with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development.
- Flexible working – lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it’s hybrid, part-time or flexitime working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but let’s have a discussion to see how we can make it work.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave.
- A fantastic benefits package – which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.
Who are we?
We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.
At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.
In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning, and development.
Start your journey with us today.
An environment where you can thrive.
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.
We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity based on merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.
What happens next?
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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:
- Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
- We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
- Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before submission.
Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.
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