A global leader in offshore engineering with recent private equity backing is undertaking a complete procurement transformation. An urgent requirement has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a newly expanding procurement team, which is being created to drive this transformation.

This is an interim role offering £250 p/d for a candidate to be based in Essex - some flexibility with regards to remote working will be possible.

Your category focus will be across a broad range of categories. You will be joining a team-focussed environment with an open culture, focused on collaboration, opportunity creation, and driving value.

Key Requirements:

• Experience managing spend across procurement.
• A background in engineering, shipping, oil and gas or other related industries will be a significant advantage.
• A demonstrable history of achieving savings in tactical procurement positions.
• The ability to effectively manage stakeholders building collaborative relationships across functions both internally and externally in a global business.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure delivery of procurement fundamentals of compliance, contracts, risk etc. within the relevant category areas.
• Support contract management and negotiation.
• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.
• Place and follow-up on purchase orders.
• Manage problems and schedule changes.
• Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations.
• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.
• Advises Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures in the own field.
• Contributes to project as a team member or leads small projects.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to support strategy and procurement development within the category understanding supply costs and pricing on a global basis.

This role is an urgent requirement so if it is of interest please apply immediately and contact Jamie.mackinlay@1st-executive.com to find out more.