Sr. Buyer

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Wood is recruiting for a Sr. Buyer to join its Projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and Detail design scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of specific category management initiatives across the business unit.
Implementing category strategies that deliver tangible and sustainable savings across the business. A supply chain professional with substantial category management experience ideally gained from a similar sized matrix organisation. The ability to lead cross functional/business relationships and implement innovative commercial models that deliver significant net tangible value to the business is imperative. It is envisaged that there will be a frequent requirement to travel (international) and as such a flexible approach to work and base location is preferred.

Position is based in Oman for a long-term assignment.

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 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.

Experience:

Educated to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor Degree or Equivalent) in business related discipline, ideally supply chain or procurement, CIPS qualified or industry equivalent.
Minimum 10 years SC experience in a Category specialist role demonstrating results
Category management
Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Principles and techniques
Managing the full category process for Direct or Indirect categories
International procurement, working and/or living abroad
Managing key suppliers to develop commercially successful, long-term contracts which effectively mitigate risk to the business
Identifying opportunities within the Indirect Categories for Procurement to add value through cost savings or improvement of quality and service
Delivering value and margin improvement through Supply Chain savings and performance improvement
Dispute and claim resolution
Supplier Relationship Management including building relationships at a senior level
Process improvement
Leading complex tender activities through to completion
Negotiation of multimillion contracts

The Sr. Buyer will be responsible:

Accountable for the successful delivery of category management activities that they are responsible for.
Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership at all times
Understands and lives Woods vision, values and behaviours
Developing and implementing Supply Chain Category Management across the business unit
Responsible for embedding category management principles and techniques that deliver tangible and sustainable net savings and value add.
Implementation of effective Supplier Relationship Management that supports driving cost and efficiency, driving value engineering and innovation and developing market intelligence that supports business decision making including acquisitions.
Support tendering activities and development of specific supply chains strategies to support business growth including category strategies.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen s Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.