Career Opportunities: Junior Buyer (78680)

Requisition ID 78680 - Posted  - United Kingdom - Aberdeen - Supply Chain

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We know it's our people that make Expro great, and we offer a fulfilling career across all disciplines of our international organization.

We're at the heart of the energy transition, developing and delivering future-facing technologies in support of a more sustainable future for us all. From ground-breaking use of our technologies and expertise, through to tremendous community partnerships, we take our responsibilities as a Citizen of the World seriously. 

Our rich history is built on decades of experience, teamwork and outstanding performance… and our future is built on people like you!

Overall Purpose of the Job

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Junior Buyer to join our Oil & Gas operations. Supporting a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, you will play a key role in sourcing and procuring materials and services critical to project and operational delivery.

This position requires an understanding of supply chain processes within the Oil & Gas sector, ensuring goods and services are obtained to strict technical specifications, quality standards, and project timelines, while maintaining cost efficiency.

This role will offer you:

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised Oil & Gas supply chain environment
• Exposure to complex projects and critical operational procurement

Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Source competitive bids from approved and qualified suppliers in line with technical specifications, industry standards, budget, and project schedules
• Assist with RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and supplier bid evaluations for equipment, materials, and services
• Create and negotiate Purchase Orders, ensuring vendor compliance with delivery schedules and contractual requirements
• Expedite orders and proactively manage supplier performance to minimise delays to offshore/onshore operations
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to manage vendor non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out promptly
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to support cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement
• Coordinate rental equipment and service requirements to support operational and maintenance activities
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure procurement activities align with project needs
• Support Accounts with invoice queries, approvals, and SAP updates, particularly for service-based and rental contracts
• Assist in supplier audits, performance reviews, and pre-qualification processes in line with industry and company standards

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement, preferably within Oil & Gas, energy, or a related industrial sector
• Familiarity with Oil & Gas equipment, materials, and service procurement processes is advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• Understanding of QA/QC processes and supplier compliance within a regulated industry
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

At Expro, we live by our values, People, Performance, Planet and Partnerships.  People are always at the heart of our success.

Expro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions relating to qualified candidates are made fairly and consistently. Diversity and inclusiveness is important to our current and future success by providing varied experiences, ideas and insights to inform decisions, identify new approaches and solve business challenges.

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