Lead Buyer

Lead Buyer
Aberdeen
£Negotiable
6-12 Months

Purpose / Role

To carry out all duties with regard to prequalification, issue of enquiries, evaluation of tenders, award and administration of Purchase Orders through to close out. To supervise a team of buyers and to occasionally deputise for the Procurement Team Leader or Supply Chain Manager at meetings etc. as required.

* Deliver the best combination of product quality, price and delivery to our customers by working to add value in a socially responsible and ethical manner.
* Issue of prequalification, questionnaires (if necessary) to selected companies, preparation of tender list.
* Issue of enquiries for required equipment/materials/services and resolve any pre tender queries.
* Receive and analyse tenders, clarify outstanding queries, produce bid summaries
* Preparation and submission of order recommendation where appropriate.
* Preparation and issue of Purchase Orders.
* Management of post order administration including variations, expediting and inspection requirements, invoice queries, completion of performance feedback (FPAL) for Close Out.
* Maintain high level of service in compliance with company operating procedures.
* To supervise a team of discipline buyers eg mechanical, electrical, I,C and T etc.

* Developing procurement strategies
* Compiling and issuing enquiries to the market place
* Negotiating on price and achieving demonstrable price reductions in the procurement of goods and services
* Leading Commercial Bid Evaluations
* Participating in Technical Bid Evaluations
* Competent in making recommendations for purchase
* Placing purchase orders for the supply of materials and engineered packages
* Liaising effectively and fostering relationships with suppliers and clients
* Accurate recording of progress of buying against project programme and maintaining procurement status reports.
* Attending and participating in progress meetings
* Engaging suppliers on performance issues and providing feedback through FPAL
* Maintaining purchase order records from award through to close out and archiving
* Liaising with other disciplines, in particular Engineering
* Promoting good business ethics
* Implement SHEQ policy
* Providing support and assisting with development of junior team members
* Negotiating and resolving claims and variations with suppliers (always subject to company delegation of authority)
* Preparing and presenting documents to support recommendations to Commercial Review Board
* Ensure senior buyers/buyers under their supervision achieve required planned/forecast dates detailed in the PSR

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