At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.
We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?
We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Package Buyer working within various Brownfield, HUC, Maintenance and Modification projects, you will become part of a large professional team and culture that works together to succeed. You will join a dedicated team of Buyers and support and drive forward the Aker Solutions procurement methods as you work with and collaborate with the multi-discipline engineering function and supporting areas. We experience that the best way to learn is through on-the-job training and encourage everyone to be curious and ask questions and offer up ways to do business to the benefit of all. Our SCM team provides commercial and contract expertise to ensure that goods and services are delivered in compliance with procedures and business policy.
You will establish, maintain and follow-up strategies, budgets, inquiries and contracts for dedicated procurement packages and contribute to meeting the overall project plan. Interaction with suppliers and the global Aker SCM team, maintaining good and ethical supplier relations is part of the daily work. Responsibilities include:
Sourcing of suppliers and potential alternatives in accordance with relevant procurement procedures. Negotiating with suppliers and leading negotiations on Purchase/Contract requirements and any contractual issues to ensure the best commercial terms for the Company are obtained. Managing assigned various SCM discipline packages. Supporting and expediting the establishment of manufacturing plans and inspection and test plans (ITP) for large expenditure items. Monitoring plans until completion of Purchase Order. Ensuring component, standard cost and lead time are maintained within the SCM ERP systems. Supporting and contributing to all applicable package plans, managing, and coordinating all associated SCM activities in support of applicable projects. Maintaining a primary interface with cross-functional discipline team leads/other departments to ensure SCM and package management requirements are understood and acted upon accordingly. Participating with estimating and planning to support project budget costs and timeline support and potential execution follow-on work. Supporting the establishment of commercial input to Procurement Package Strategy. Compiling commercial requirements for the Inquiry and Purchase Order Package. Executing commercial Pre-Order Activities, Follow Up Activities, Change Control Activities, and Close Out Activities. Preparing necessary commercial Procurement Package input to project reporting in accordance with project routines for progress, schedule, cost, risk and opportunity input. Attending Procurement Package Team Meetings and Procurement Group Lead Meetings. Preparing and performing status reporting on commercial actions and activities on assigned Procurement Packages. Reporting to PR/Procurement Group Lead all matters of commercial importance. Preparing commercial input and experience data from assigned Procurement Packages to project experience report. Supporting any other Supply Chain Management requirements as and when required.
We think you should have: If you want to develop your professional skills, be part of a team that supports each other, shares experiences, and always looks for improvements, you will thrive in this role. You probably have a bachelor or master's degree and some years of experience in a similar role. The role requires strong commercial skills, meaning knowing the business, industry you are supporting, and commodity packages you will be responsible for, along with the ability to build trust and be clear on expectations to internal and external stakeholders, clients, and suppliers. Experience from oil & gas projects is an advantage, but you will be given training and all the tools you need to adapt, if required. Experience within project execution will come in handy, as well as being business and market-oriented and adaptable to deliver project requirements or come up with solutions. You value cooperation, communication and teamwork, are proactive and like to work in a structured way. Fluent in English, both orally and written.
More reasons to work with us: Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects. A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey. Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services. Additional benefits including bike2work scheme, access to Sanctus coaching, contribution to gym and sporting activity. Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week.
Interested? Contact us.
For more information about the position, please contact: Leisha Milne, Email: leisha.milne@akersolutions.com
We take your personal data security seriously. We, therefore, ask you to submit your application, CV and transcript of records via the link in the advert which will take you into our recruitment system. Then we can process your application and your information in a safe and secure manner in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions' global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and a key competitive advantage. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This is Aker Solutions Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?
We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Package Buyer working within various Brownfield, HUC, Maintenance and Modification projects, you will become part of a large professional team and culture that works together to succeed. You will join a dedicated team of Buyers and support and drive forward the Aker Solutions procurement methods as you work with and collaborate with the multi-discipline engineering function and supporting areas. We experience that the best way to learn is through on-the-job training and encourage everyone to be curious and ask questions and offer up ways to do business to the benefit of all. Our SCM team provides commercial and contract expertise to ensure that goods and services are delivered in compliance with procedures and business policy.
You will establish, maintain and follow-up strategies, budgets, inquiries and contracts for dedicated procurement packages and contribute to meeting the overall project plan. Interaction with suppliers and the global Aker SCM team, maintaining good and ethical supplier relations is part of the daily work. Responsibilities include:
Sourcing of suppliers and potential alternatives in accordance with relevant procurement procedures. Negotiating with suppliers and leading negotiations on Purchase/Contract requirements and any contractual issues to ensure the best commercial terms for the Company are obtained. Managing assigned various SCM discipline packages. Supporting and expediting the establishment of manufacturing plans and inspection and test plans (ITP) for large expenditure items. Monitoring plans until completion of Purchase Order. Ensuring component, standard cost and lead time are maintained within the SCM ERP systems. Supporting and contributing to all applicable package plans, managing, and coordinating all associated SCM activities in support of applicable projects. Maintaining a primary interface with cross-functional discipline team leads/other departments to ensure SCM and package management requirements are understood and acted upon accordingly. Participating with estimating and planning to support project budget costs and timeline support and potential execution follow-on work. Supporting the establishment of commercial input to Procurement Package Strategy. Compiling commercial requirements for the Inquiry and Purchase Order Package. Executing commercial Pre-Order Activities, Follow Up Activities, Change Control Activities, and Close Out Activities. Preparing necessary commercial Procurement Package input to project reporting in accordance with project routines for progress, schedule, cost, risk and opportunity input. Attending Procurement Package Team Meetings and Procurement Group Lead Meetings. Preparing and performing status reporting on commercial actions and activities on assigned Procurement Packages. Reporting to PR/Procurement Group Lead all matters of commercial importance. Preparing commercial input and experience data from assigned Procurement Packages to project experience report. Supporting any other Supply Chain Management requirements as and when required.
We think you should have: If you want to develop your professional skills, be part of a team that supports each other, shares experiences, and always looks for improvements, you will thrive in this role. You probably have a bachelor or master's degree and some years of experience in a similar role. The role requires strong commercial skills, meaning knowing the business, industry you are supporting, and commodity packages you will be responsible for, along with the ability to build trust and be clear on expectations to internal and external stakeholders, clients, and suppliers. Experience from oil & gas projects is an advantage, but you will be given training and all the tools you need to adapt, if required. Experience within project execution will come in handy, as well as being business and market-oriented and adaptable to deliver project requirements or come up with solutions. You value cooperation, communication and teamwork, are proactive and like to work in a structured way. Fluent in English, both orally and written.
More reasons to work with us: Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects. A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey. Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services. Additional benefits including bike2work scheme, access to Sanctus coaching, contribution to gym and sporting activity. Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week.
Interested? Contact us.
For more information about the position, please contact: Leisha Milne, Email: leisha.milne@akersolutions.com
We take your personal data security seriously. We, therefore, ask you to submit your application, CV and transcript of records via the link in the advert which will take you into our recruitment system. Then we can process your application and your information in a safe and secure manner in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions' global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and a key competitive advantage. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This is Aker Solutions Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and #J-18808-Ljbffr
