Rig Buyer

Job description

Role Description
· To ensure that Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders are processed in a professional manner and in accordance with Company procedures.
· Where Request for Quote (RFQ)/tenders are obtained from suppliers they shall be evaluated and compared for price and delivery terms.
· To identify possible cost savings within the Procure to Pay (P2P) process.
· To assist the Finance Department on any invoice discrepancies and if required to resolve with vendor.
· Ensure that all relevant documentation associated to the purchase is filed and maintained according
to Company procedures.
· Monitor and analysis purchasing data to make accurate buying decisions.
· Liaise with Technical, Operations and Warehouse personnel to ensure that repairs are forwarded to the appropriate vendor and expedited in a timely manner.
· Advise Rig Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and rig/unit of any potential delays in the provision
of materials and services that could disrupt normal operations.
· Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
· Communicate daily with Supply Chain Department, Rig and Operations Department.
· Adhere to and implement where applicable, Company quality, health, and environmental procedures, where applicable.
· Where appropriate, fully support any purchasing needs within the organisation.
· Upon request, participate in the on call rota for Supply Chain.
· Attendance and participation at meetings as required.
· Undertake other duties as defined by management.


QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:
· Hold a relevant degree or HNC/HND qualification or alternatively be qualified by relevant experience.
· Experience working in the Oil and Gas Industry.
· Experience of tendering and negotiating skills.
· Computer literate.
· Experience and proficient in ERP systems.
· Understanding of budgeting/cost control.
· Good communication, team work and interpersonal skills.
· Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Norwegian. Valid for position located in Norway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
· Track and record any cost savings/discounts with suppliers.
· Review with Rig Management on open committed cost reports for service Purchase Orders (POs)
· Perform and run expediting POs against assigned rig/unit.
· Feedback from Rig and Operations Department on the service provided by the Rig Buyer.