Senior Buyer in Aberdeen

This is an exciting time to join our team on a journey that can offer fantastic career development opportunities across our business both UK based and globally, why don’t you join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

We can offer

Flexible benefits package; competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market, inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle. 

Hybrid working; flexible working from our Aberdeen office - 3 days a week in the office is required. 

Job Objective:

Responsible for the execution of specific aspects of supply chain management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of major procurement packages / subcontracts. 

Responsible for the supervision and guidance of directly reporting supply chain specialists / associates.

Clear 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.

Has working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with Wood legal/commercial experts and can under guidance initiate/discuss adaptations in order to reach a robust commercial agreement.

Regularly reports progress of all procurement activities for which they are responsible.

Ensures direct reports regularly update reports/systems with required information to allow accurate reporting, and escalates any critical issues and risks to project management.

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