Position Summary
To supervise Purchasing team to ensure purchasing responsibilities, in accordance with company procedures, are executed to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation of the Purchasing Function.
Duties & Responsibilities
Functions
ESSENTIAL
Responsible for the supervision of Buyers ensuring full compliance with company and department procedures
Maintain Purchasing Performance metrics and Monitor Supplier Performance metrics, taking action where appropriate
Set individual development plans and give performance feedback to reporting buyers
Liaison with suppliers, internal departments and internal customers
Assure well-formed Purchase Orders and purchasing documentation are created.
Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring progress both financially and in respect of service levels
Assist SDS-R Management in onboarding of new suppliers and registration in GEP Smart
Lead cost avoidance and reduction actions; reporting buyer savings on a monthly basis
Assist the Senior Materials Planner and Warehouse Supervisor in control of inventory levels to ensure correct levels of stock maintained to meet the needs of the Oceaneering operations
Follow Financial Policies
Liaise with internal departments to ensure compliance with Purchasing Procedures
NON-ESSENTIAL
Assist with invoice anomalies where required by liaising with Suppliers and Accounts Payable
Raise Non Conformance Reports where required
Other duties as assigned
Safety
Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment.
Other
Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.
Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.
Reporting Relationship
Supply Chain Manager – Rosyth
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Business and/or Purchasing related qualification
Significant experience in supervisory role
Extensive experience in purchasing
DESIRED
Working experience of inventory ordering and control
Experience in purchasing Oil & Gas services and products
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
GOOD COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – WRITTEN AND VERBAL
Ensures that important information from management is shared with employees and others as appropriate
Gives and receives constructive feedback
Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal customers, suppliers and direct reports and management
Good negotiation skills
ABILITY TO WORK ON OWN INITIATIVE AND AS PART OF TEAM
Able to work on own initiative and make decisions and/or recommendations
Ability to work with and lead others to achieve goals
Self motivated
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
Work surface is stable (flat)
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Lift up to 20 pounds
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
Lift up to 10 pounds
Standing
Repetitive movements of arms and hands
Sit with back supported
Closing Statement
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company.
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