Shutdown Materials Buyer / Expeditor in Perth: Profession with future

Australia, Perth

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 3 years

Closing: December 12, 2024

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Introduction

On behalf of our client, a World Leader within the Oil & Gas industry, Brunel is presently sourcing 2 Shutdown Materials Buyers / Expeditors for an 11 month contract located in the Perth CBD. You will provide Procurement support to Operations in relation to purchasing of parts and equipment using SAP.

What are you going to do

A guide to your responsibilities will be:

Managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the preparation, issue, maintenance, expediting and closeout of RFQs and Purchase Orders
Interaction with suppliers and internal Subject Matter Experts (Material Management, Maintenance Operations) to coordinate resolution of material related queries and clarifications arisen during procurement processes
Contributing to Continuous Improvements within Procure-to-Pay function with support from line manager
Providing expediting support to Operations in relation to procurement of inventory and other materials using
Contribute to continuous improvement in Supplier's SIFOT (Supply in Full On Time) performance and Supply Chain's TRLT (Total Replenish Lead Time) by leading all aspects relevant to the procurement and expediting of Purchase Orders
Responsible for weighing up and maximising the cost efficiency of BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) by providing procurement and expediting advice to the outsourced Buyer Support Team as Contracts and Procurement primary point of contact
Interaction with Operations, Logistics and freight forwarder

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in business (preferable) OR previous relevant experience
Minimum of 5 years Procurement experience, preferably in oil and gas industry
Thorough understanding of Sourcing and Procurement processes
Strong capability in cost and time effective sourcing to procure goods from competitive suppliers
Robust experience in contract formulation activities, inventory and materials management, supply systems and processes
Superior SAP skills (MM module) and an awareness of functions of the AP and PM Modules
Understanding of local content requirements in the contracting process
Ability to work under pressure and strong organizational skills
Enthusiastic approach to work and ability to multi-task
Confident communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong team working skills
Previous Procurement systems and processes coupled with a superior working knowledge of engineering, construction, and service delivery practices

Benefits

11 month contract
Flexible working arrangements
Excellent negotiable pay rate
Opportunity to work with this World Leading Energy Company!

What we offer

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs, email m.hobbs@brunel.net or telephone 9429 5676.