Senior Buyer

Wood Group is currently looking a Senior Buyer to support our Willow project. This hybrid position is Houston based and will require working in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

This position is responsible for the execution of specific aspects of supply chain management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of major procurement packages / subcontracts.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision and guidance of directly reporting supply chain specialists / associates.

Clear understanding of the client’s head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and knowledge of how these are integrated into project supply chain strategies, plans, procedures and terms and conditions.

Has working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with Wood legal / commercial experts and can under guidance initiate / discuss adaptations in order to reach a robust commercial agreement.

Regularly reports progress of all procurement activities for which they are responsible. Ensures direct reports regularly update reports / systems with required information to allow accurate reporting, and escalates any critical issues and risks to project management.

Qualifications :

Educated to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor Degree or Equivalent), CIPS qualified or industry equivalent.

Record of skills training appropriate for job specific role.

Knowledge, skills and experience :

• Minimum of 7 years SC experience demonstrating results.
• Detailed knowledge of Suppliers, commercial Evaluations, Negotiations and Terms and Conditions of Purchase / Contract.
• Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
• Industry forms of Subcontract
• ERP systems
• Client contract requirements
• Supply Chain Principles and techniques

Experience of :

• Commercial Evaluations, negotiations and terms and condition qualification
• Supplier Relationship Management Personal attributes :
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
• Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
• Positively maintain relationships with suppliers, clients and other disciplines
• Planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic proactive attitude
• Adaptability and Problem Solving skills

Ability to :

• Work as part of project execution team
• Identify efficiency,

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