We are seeking an experienced Package Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Package Buyer for a long-term assignment with one of our clients.

Accountabilities:

• Be part of the project procurement team from FEED and EPC phases through project delivery.
• Establish and execute sourcing strategies for technically complex procurement packages in line with the overall project procurement strategy.
• Ensure procurement activities and deliveries meet requirements related to cost, HSSE, quality and schedule.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, clarifications, commercial evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Follow up suppliers throughout execution, including variations, claims, progress, documentation and commercial matters.
• Cooperate closely with suppliers to identify commercially and technically sound solutions.
• Work closely with engineering, legal and compliance, construction, HSSEQ and other relevant project functions.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, schedule and cost risks related to assigned packages.
• Ensure effective contract administration and close-out of procurement packages.

Skills required:

• Strong sourcing and contract management experience within technically complex procurement packages.
• Experience preparing RFQs and managing clarifications, negotiations, contract administration, variations and claims.
• Experience working in an EPC project environment.
• Ability to work closely with engineering/PRE functions and understand how technical decisions affect schedule, cost and risk.
• Solid contractual understanding and experience reviewing and negotiating commercial and contractual documentation.
• Experience with change management and project reporting.
• Broad understanding of EPC project execution, including technical, commercial and planning aspects.
• Knowledge of SAP Procurement/S4H.
• Experience with Ariba Contract Management and VIM is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive assigned procurement packages forward.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within procurement and sourcing.
• Preferably a technical educational background due to the technical nature of the procurement packages.
• Relevant technical, commercial or administrative education and/or experience within package procurement may also be considered.
• Experience from project-based industries and technically complex procurement environments.
• Good digital competence, including MS Office and relevant procurement systems.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Personal Skills:

• Diligent, structured and able to maintain momentum in a busy project environment.
• Flexible and comfortable handling changing priorities.
• Determined and able to drive discussions and progress within assigned packages.
• Strong communication skills and confident when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially minded and comfortable in negotiations.
• Independent, proactive and solution-oriented.
• Able to balance technical, commercial and contractual considerations.

Please upload diploma and transcripts with your application.

Folk can offer:

• Good long-term opportunities with our clients
• Individual and adapted follow-up while on assignment
• Good career development opportunities in an interesting and innovative sector
• Competitive terms and conditions
• Social events and pleasant tokens of appreciation throughout the year

We see possibilities in your competence!
 

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