Buyer & Inventory Controller

Job Description

My client, established in 2008, is a Global provider of vessel-mounted stimulation services and is ISO and OHSAS accredited. They have experienced significant year on year growth and due to this continued expansion they are now seeking an experienced Buyer& Inventory Controller for an ASAP start. Reporting into the Management team, the purpose of your role would be to manage and organise, including but not limited to Procurement, Inventory Control, Logistics (Transport and Distribution, both Importing and Exporting) and Company Insurances in order tosupport the companys business activities with its clients, while promoting and performing best practises, in accordance with the companys procedures and policies. The core duties of your role would involve; Procurement

• Negotiating, agreeing, and organising contracts and purchase order Commercial Terms with suppliers as required by the company.
• Perform reviews on annual contracts that require renewing, including annual pricing reviews wherever applicable and renegotiating and amending, as necessary.
• Sourcing new vendors and creating, developing, and maintaining excellent relationships and maintaining the Companys supplier list.
• Ensuring adherence to all company HSEQ and purchasing policies and standards with both suppliers and internal departments.
• Entering purchase orders on Sage 200 from internal purchasing requests as well as daily administration tasks related to the system.
• Corresponding and communicating with suppliers on purchase orders, including expediting and changes (if required) as well as resolving invoice issues.
• Maintain regular communications with suppliers to monitor pricing and lead times etc., negotiating with the supplier, where required.
• Providing internal purchasing guidance and assistance where necessary.

Inventory Control (Chemicals & Proppant)

• Maintain all daily, monthly, and annual chemical transactions and movements on the Sage 200 system.
• Maintain accurate inventory control and perform inventory checks in the warehouse and on the vessel as required by the company, but as a minimum once per year.
• Play a leading role with other internal departments in developing chemical and proppant forecasts to satisfy clients work commitments and placing purchase orders to satisfy demand(s).
• Play a leading role in the management of the companys waste disposal.

Logistics (Transport & Distribution) (Import & Export)

• Manage and organise the companys transport demands as required, including with shipping companies and freight forwarders.
• Issue commercial invoices and manifests as required for local shipments and import and export.
• Co-ordinate shipping schedules and requirements with suppliers and other third parties and ensure that all documents are issued according with import/export, and local transport regulations.
• Play a leading role with suppliers, other external companies, and internal departments to ensure that all shipments are packed in accordance with the necessary regulations and the client requirements.

Company Insurances

• Organise new Insurances (as required) and renewal of all companys insurance policies on an annual basis, as required and instructed by the company.
• Maintain regular communications with the companys insurance partners and pro-actively communicate to the senior management of the company, any changes in the insurance policies that affect the cover of the policies.
• Work with other internal departments to ensure that relevant information is communicated to the insurance companies throughout the year and especially at the time of renewal of the polices.
• Play a leading role, with the companys insurance partners, third party companies, and the companys internal departments, in the event that the company or its employees require to make a claim under the insurance policies, and to assist and negotiate asatisfactory settlement.

You will also be required to carrying out supplier audits as required by the company and assist in the annual audit with the companys external auditors (procurement and chemicals).The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications;

• A minimum of 5-7 years Purchasing and Supply experience (in a similar environment would be beneficial) or Relevant level of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
• Inventory Control experience.
• A good understanding and experience of Logistics, transport, Import & Export.
• A basic understanding of insurance.
• Knowledge and experience in Sage 200 Procurement & Inventory systems.
• An understanding of marine hydraulic fracturing and the oil & gas industry, with chemical and engineering knowledge is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Excel & Word.
• Working with others / teamwork.
• Problem solving, judgement and decision making.
• Proactive Approach.
• Planning, organising, and meeting deadlines.
• Motivation.
• Internal and external customer focus.
• Effective communication and impact.
• Abilities to work unsupervised.
• Incisive.
• Dedicated to HSEQ Ethos.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity. The working hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Friday. You would be based on site at the Head Office in Great Yarmouth and would require your own transport due to this location. The position is paying a competitive salaryalong with additional benefits package. PLEASE NOTE: there will also be a requirement for UK and Overseas travel as part of your role. If this position sounds of interest and your skill set matches the requirement of the role then please apply with your latest CV or call Gerry to discuss in more detail.