Wood are recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join our Projects team. You will be responsible for the execution of specific aspects of supply chain management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of major procurement packages/subcontracts.
This is a 12 month contract position and is based in our Reading office where full time on site is required.
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The Role
In this role you will have a 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. You will have 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.
You will regularly report progress of all procurement activities that you are responsible for and escalate any critical issues and risks to project management.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood delivers solutions across more than 50 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.
For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.
- Responsible for the end to end sourcing process (Strategy through Close Out) for the major procurement / subcontract packages assigned to them
- Provides guidance, direction and support to the reporting personnel in delivery of their specific responsibilities
- Provides guidance, direction and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities
- Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan / schedule and / or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project procedures
- Assisting with development of processes and procedures, and communication to relevant personnel
- Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the supply chain lead
- Attend regular PSR meetings with client, engineering and / or project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables within their portfolio are being maintained
- Utilisation of Wood Approved Supplier Register (ASR) supplemented when required by project / client approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection
- Carry out Supplier performance reviews and ongoing management ensuring corrective actions are taken where required
- Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and procedures are complied with and all actions are fully auditable
- Ensures that direct reports have a clear understanding of their role, supply chain processes and procedures and provides guidance, direction and support
- Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership at all times
- Capture all internal and external in year savings targets as per business plan
- Assist in the implementation of global / regional / country initiatives as per business plans
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Substantial experience within a supply chain buyer / senior buyer position
- Detailed knowledge of suppliers, commercial evaluations and negotiations
- Experience of subcontract and framework agreements
- Excellent supply relationship management
- Previous experience with ERP systems i.e Maximo, SAP, Oracle
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
