Senior Buyer
seadrill
1.0 Corporate Requirements
JOB TITLE: Senior Buyer
REPORTING TO: Procurement Supervisor
LOCATION: Onshore
1.1 Role Summary
Perform purchasing duties for the rigs or office in accordance with relevant Company Policies and Procedures
1.3QHSE
Responsible For /ensure
- Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
- Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
- Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
- The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
- Good and clear communications with all involved parties.
1.4job Specific Responsibilities
- Use only company approved suppliers and requests for new suppliers must be reviewed and approved by the Procurement Manager and / or Supply Chain Director
- Review incoming purchase requisitions to review materials requirement for validity and priority
- Ensure Fixed Pricing Agreements with suppliers are being used to maximize cost savings
- Actively work with Procurement Managers and Category Managers to identify optimal procurement strategies
- Obtain and review quotes as per the relevant company and local procedures
- Follow up promptly to clarifications and requests for information from suppliers or the rig
- Prepare purchase orders using company approved software(s)
- Ensure company policies & procedures regarding approval process, delegation of authority, SOX Compliance and FCPA are strictly followed
- Review all material and service requisitions (repair & return included) in terms of quantities, pricing, specifications, account coding, authorization limits, priority, urgency, for accurate preparation of Purchase Orders
- Constantly review and assess economics of local purchase against foreign purchase with consideration given to quality, certification, costs and lead times
- Continuously review all open Purchase Orders and expedite overdue and outstanding PO’s with suppliers
- Process invoices and assist account payables with invoice discrepancies
- Maintain a general knowledge of company supply chain and financial procedures
- Document procurement problems to allow effective resolution and prevention
- Resolve procurement related incidents reported by the end users
- Identify, substantiate, and setup local supply base in Angola utilizing RFP system and new supplier requesting process
- Support Supply Chain Manager with ad-hoc tasks in support of Supply Chain Operations excellence
- Other tasks as delegated by Procurement Supervisor
1.5EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
- Proficient in the use of ERP systems
- Knowledge of the Supply Chain, Inventory, and Procurement Process
- Knowledge of rig operations
1.6AUTHORITY
- As per Corporate and Regional specific Delegation of Authority matrices.
1.7qualifications
- Bachelor degree preferably in Supply Chain Management
- 5-7 years experience
- Analytical and problem solving skills
1.8 Other Requirements
- Advanced understanding of Supply Chain process and supporting tools
- Full understanding of logistics and shipping management
- Full understanding of commercial concerns, operational imperatives and decision-making with regard to global materials sourcing decisions.
- Open communication with P2P team and key stakeholders
- Accepts new tasks as assigned while maintaining current workload
- Mentors new Buyers
- Proficient at electronic communication and understands email etiquette
- Show willingness to improve process efficiencies
- Ability to run reports and check KPIs regularly
- Have established relationships with key stakeholders and/or vendors
- Understanding of corporate business ethic and core values
- Competent in Seadrill ERP systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook & Excel
- Full understanding of supply chain manual
- Understanding of HSE requirements
- Must pass drug screen and background check
Interpersonal Skills & Leadership Skills
- Accountability
- Communications
- Integrity and Honesty
- Mentoring
- Professionalism in dealing with external parties
- Team Player
- Leadership Skills
- Active role in Team Building
Personal Attributes
- Accountability
- Attention to detail
- Organization and planning skills
- Decision-making skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Business Management Skills
- Computer Literate
- Task management and prioritization
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced business and negotiation skills
- Intermediate understanding of business law and contracts
- Clear understanding of corporate operational and financial controls and the internal/external enforcement mechanisms.
- Motivational Competencies
- Self-Motivated
- Shows initiative
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