Senior Buyer

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Overall Purpose of the Job:

To procure goods and services required by Expro to the required specification, quality level, at a competitive price and delivered in a timely manner.

Role & responsibilities

1. Receive generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.

2. Create Procurement Plans and support project/product line execution. Focal point of contact for the project, commodity or product line.

3. Negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensuring schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by v suppliers with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders. Working with Team on leading higher level Negotiation, Placing of Purchase Orders for the project, commodity or product line.

4. In conjunction with QA and QC processing supplier non-conformances, utilising (Epitrak) to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner.

5. Ensure suppliers meet required HSEQ standards and that product delivered is to specification, on time and with no injuries

6. Expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Work with team to communicate and improve delivery where-ever possible and updating SAP accordingly.

7. Work with key suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programs aligned with SCM initiatives.

8. Assist the Accounts department with Supplier invoice enquires requiring clarification/ approval; update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoice(s) to the Accounts department.

9. Manage changes to specifications and advice suppliers accordingly.

10. Assist Procurement Manager with supplier business review meetings and assist with supplier assessment in conjunction with the Supplier Approval Process.

11. Actively support team interface with the business units to ensure capacity demand and forecast requirements are achieved.

12. Assist in other purchasing/ departmental duties/ activities as detailed by the Procurement Manager.

13. Liaise with internal and external departments as and when required to ensure all questions and queries are resolved and liaise with manager on any concerns.

14. Actively adhere to the Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest ethical standards are maintained and exposure to liability or risk to Expros reputation is minimised. If necessary, report possible violations or conflicts of interest.

15. Actively adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable Quality policies, procedures, processes and systems. Take an active part in quality improvement processes. Identify and report any deficiencies to supervisor and obtain authorisation for any deviations from standard procedures. 16. Actively comply with all applicable Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and processes. Promote HSE awareness; take responsibility and be accountable for own safety and safety of others. Demonstrate the personal application of HSE procedures in daily performance and always follow the 10 Safety House Rules.

17. Ensure objectives set under Employee Development Plan are met.

1. 10 years' experience within a buying/materials environment

2. Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word) and MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)

3. Previous experience of supplier evaluation, purchase order drafting, negotiation