Package Responsible Buyer
7 days ago
Aberdeen
Cammach is currently recruiting a Package Responsible Buyer for an immediate start on behalf of our Aberdeen-based client. This contract position will run until the end of 2026. ROLE The Package Responsible Buyer reporting to Project Procurement & Subcontract Manager will be an integral part of the post-FEED/Execution Project Team, working collaboratively with his/her counterparts within the JV, internal stakeholders in the project, and PDE organization. He/she is accountable for the procurement activities as set out below, ensuring compliance with the project and any PDE requirements for provisions of goods and services across the project. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure that all activities are carried out in conformance with laws and regulations, contractual requirements, company policies and according to Supply Chain procedures and processes, • Ensure that all procurement activities in the project are performed in accordance with the project specific requirements. Provide procurement support across the Project - Issue, follow-ups, and update PO’s., • Ensure correct cost coding as per instructions given by budget owners and aligned with project budget., • Keep accurate records of all procurement files and use them as a reference for future activities., • Ensure Star FSM data for assigned PRs/POs reflects correct values, statuses and other data parameters used for accruals reporting, dashboards and other data, such as spend-analysis., • Maximize opportunities for cost-effective purchasing activities. Ensure best possible price, delivery, quality, and level of service are achieved., • Manage and follow-up purchasing processes from requisition to invoice received, including commercial review of invoices and provide input to reporting of PO - accruals, in close cooperation with Project Control. Establish and update Company’s Project Procurement Plan, • and interface towards the Project Schedule and Plan. Liaise with Contractor on Contractor’s, • Project Milestone Plan and Schedule., • Follow up subcontracted procurement scopes with Contractor and Company’s own, • subcontractors - Support with strategic sourcing where necessary., • Develop tender packages, lead or participate in tender processes, facilitate for technical clarifications if needed, and perform commercial evaluation of bids and negotiations with Contractors., • Issue Purchasing Package Strategies and Vendor Recommendation and Evaluation Reports, and other project specific deliverables for presentation to Management and Procurement Committee, if required., • Liaise with internal stakeholders and Contractor to ensure the commercial and technical basis is adequately matured for the various stages of procurement activity e.g. RFI, RFQ, Contract Award, PO etc., • Ensure the Project Approved Supplier Base are followed at all times., • Ensure POs are issued according to project and PDE internal processes and procedures., • Ensure invoices are handled according to PDE and project specific established procedure., • Follow up and facilitate for project approval processes for PO’s., • Assist in assessment of received Variation Order Requests in order to ensure supplier and subcontractors entitlement and calculations are correct., • Liaise with Change Management to support technical and commercial evaluation of received Variation Order Requests., • Support with/negotiate cost and assess schedule impact for additional work before issuing a Variation Order., • Liaise with Contractor’s and own Logistics Coordinator to plan and follow-up logistics activities to ensure best and most cost-effective method for shipment and delivery of goods is chosen., • Liaise with Storekeeper to follow-up goods receipt at Site, deviations in delivery, return of material or disputes, until credit notes are received. Collaborate with stakeholders for accurate PO close-out., • Feedback information on any Claims and Warranty issues to Claims & Warranty Manager and other relevant stakeholders., • Report contractor, subcontractor and vendor deviations if notified by Contract Owner or stakeholders and propose and close corrective actions as per AP302., • Monitor, manage and ensure closing of recorded Vendor Deviations and actions. Ensure necessary actions are taken in cooperation with the PMT and HSE Manager., • Support with Procurement Controlling and reporting activities., • Ensure good working relationship with the different internal and external stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS • Formal education within Procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM) at minimum bachelor level., • Previous relevant experience within oil & gas projects., • Experienced within tendering, negotiations and contracting work., • Experience in purchasing gained within offshore / marine industry., • Knowledge of contracts and procurement in the offshore / marine industry., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of STAR FSM, Eye Share and SAP is an advantage., • Analytical, problem solving, time management and coordination skills., • Ability to work independently and in an effective manner., • Strong communication, coordination, and collaboration skills., • Strong commitment, business and work ethics, especially within anti-corruption., • Flexible, fast-learning and adapting., • Fluent business English: fluent Norwegian is an advantage