Job Description
Working with an oil and gas operator who are on the lookout for a Materials Buyer in their operations team in Central Perth. This will be a long term contract working Monday to Friday.Position Primary Objective
- Provide procurement support to Operations in relation to purchasing of inventory and other miscellaneous minor procurement items (through SAP) in a timely manner as assigned with supervision and support from the Business Support Manager and Senior Material Controller.
- Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the preparation, issue, maintenance, expediting and closeout of Purchase Orders
- Interaction with freight forwarder and warehouse staff to ensure the appropriate freight and receiving outcomes.
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications & Licenses
· None
Critical Skills and Capabilities
· SAP skills (MM module) and an awareness of functions of the AP and PM Modules)
· Thorough understanding of Sourcing and Procurement processes
· Understanding of local content requirements in the contracting, sourcing and procurement processes
Key Experience Requirements
· 3 to 5 years Procurement experience, preferably in an Oil and Gas industry operational environment
· Good understanding of Inventory, cataloguing, quality control, logistics and warehousing principles
· Experience in contract formulation activities, systems and processes
· Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Primary Responsibilities
· Provide procurement support to Operations in relation to purchasing of inventory and other miscellaneous minor procurement items (through SAP) in a timely
manner as assigned with supervision and support from the Business Support Manager and Senior Material Controller.
· Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the preparation, issue, maintenance, expediting and closeout of Purchase Orders
· Interaction with freight forwarder and warehouse staff to ensure the appropriate freight and receiving outcomes.
Key Technical Deliverables
· Source local and international suppliers for materials and inventory items
· Ensure Australian Industry Participation objectives are being considered and implemented in all procurement activities
· Prepare Request For Quotations (RFQ’s) and evaluate responses
· Negotiate with suppliers on all matters relating to terms and conditions, improved pricing of quotes received and delivery options that may be more economic and
timely
· Coordinate on contractual, commercial, taxation, insurance, HSES and legal issues with relevant internal stakeholders
· Resolve technical queries with Operations Maintenance group
· Raise Purchase Orders (POs) and resolve queries as require