Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Duties & Responsibilities

To support the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing Team by maximising purchasing power to improve competitive edge and to deliver best value, price, quality, on-time delivery, utilising purchasing tools and techniques in line with recognised best practice, legal and policy requirements.

Functions
ESSENTIAL

• Individual contributor - fully proficient in applying established standards.
• General work direction is given and completed; assignments and/or work is reviewed to ensure compliance with processes, standards, and policies of the organisation.
• May instruct/coach others and may supervise individual contributors to ensure the work completion is as per set standards and procedures.
• Develop, lead, and manage the procurement process for project specific raw materials (including procuring safety stock items and monitoring their stock levels).
• Involvement in supply chain strategy and approach, aiding towards global goals & objectives.
• Deliver aggressive year on year savings targets against project budgets in line with procedures.
• Supporting the tendering team in submitting RFQs for raw materials in line with need dates.
• Forecast long lead raw material items to suppliers to ensure demand can be met and highlight to the business any potential risks to supply.
• Ensure silo material is always kept to an optimum level and forecast usage to supplier.
• Weekly review of P6 to ensure deliveries are in line with the latest site carousel plan.
• Maintenance of fixed pricing schedules, maximizing long term agreements and ensuring global requirements are considered.
• Manage intercompany transactions for raw materials and inventory movements, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support estimate reviews, risk reviews and stage gate reviews as required.
• Support buyers in the team with supplier issues through to resolution to ensure on time supply and to maintain good relations.
• Supplier selection and negotiations including terms and conditions, incoterms, payment terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Creation and distribution of monthly raw material pricing and lead time report.
• Deputising for Supply Chain Manager when required.
• Delegate tasks where appropriate in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support Quality in vendor related non-conformances and development, ensuring lessons learned are executed fully.
• Participate in HSE Awareness - Observation Cards, HSE Safety Suggestions.
• Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.
• Displays required levels of engagement and a positive `can-do` attitude while consistently supporting Oceaneering culture of Safety, Quality, ongoing learning, and continual improvement.
• Any other roles or tasks as required to support our business needs including conducting work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Safety
Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to as far as is reasonably practicable to ensure a safe working environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has limited supervisory responsibilities (see above).

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Business degree and/or certification relating to the job requirement.
• Extensive demonstrable experience in a buyer/senior buyer role within a manufacturing company.

DESIRED

• CIPS Qualification achieved.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal - strong interpersonal skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Dependability
• Able to work on own initiative and part of a team.
• Competent in ERP System
• Strong negotiation skills
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving
• Delegation

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.