procurement agent Grangemouth, Scotland
Job description
PETROINEOS: OUR CHALLENGES ARE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
About us
Petroineos Refining and Trading is one of the largest independent refiners trading in Europe. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Services Team at our Grangemouth site on a permanent basis.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of the Procurement Specialist is to negotiate services contracts, including but not limited to price, terms and conditions of purchase with various third party providers.
Key Accountabilities:
- Determine the style of contract that will deliver the best overall value and delivery outcome for the business
- Challenge demand and scope specification in order unnecessary costs can be eliminated
- Ensure that all Purchase orders and Contracts are placed in accordance within defined business processes
- Establish an understanding of the market for the services allocated including main supplier’s
- Develop supplier positioning profiles of suppliers, in order to assess business risk/opportunity
- Experienced in claims mitigation, the ability to challenge with rationale and reason
- Provide expert advice on construction services risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical. Use influence to encourage procurement change/engagement
- Set out contracts that are fully compliant to support business needs that are legally binding, that mitigate any and all commercial risk and drive appropriate supplier performance
- Identify new potential suppliers, to create additional competitiveness and market tension
Education/Experience:
- Previous extensive purchasing experience in a large complex Construction/manufacturing environment and can demonstrate through track record delivery of cost savings and value
- Good working knowledge and skills of MS office tools
- Deep understanding of cost drivers on contracts to demonstrate transparency/overall value
- Strong financial awareness of cost drivers within the services supply chain
- Able to work and communicate effectively at all levels across the businesses
- Expert, advanced negoti
In addition to a competitive salary, there are many other benefits including:
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Staff restaurant
- Agile working
Please apply directly via our website to be considered for this role www.petroineos.com/careers/career-opportunities/
Right to work must be established if employment is offered.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
