Senior Procurement Specialist - Oil & Gas NOT AVAILABLE

Job Description

Do you have experience in procurement and want to join an expanding company? If you are interested in a career buying and trading goods across international markets, this could be the role for you!

Rainbo have an exciting opportunity as an Oil & Gas Senior Procurement Specialist to offer in an established company that is one of the UK's leading global procurement service providers. We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, which is an easy commute from London or the south coast.

**Please note that this role will be full time working from our office in Crawley and you must be able to provide proof of right to work in the UK.**

What we can offer you:

In return for your hard work as our Construction Procurement Specialist, you will be offered a wide range of benefits including:

• Standard working hours are 09.00 – 5:30, Monday to Friday. (this is flexible ie 08.00 – 16.30)
• This position is office based and not remote.
• The salary offered is dependent on experience.
• Competitive benefits package including Contributory Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Group Life Assurance Cover, Gym membership contribution.

Essential Skills

Who are we looking for?

You will be Senior Procurement Specialist adept at working in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, ideally gained within a private sector SME.  You will be proactive with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to think on your feet and learn quickly.  You will possess the ability and confidence to use your own initiative where necessary and participate in team discussions if required.

You will also have:

• Minimum 5 years procurement experience including experience in the UK
• Good knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry/equipment/suppliers
• A buyer with broad technical understanding
• Experience with pipes, valves and fittings is a plus
• Knowledgeable about international trade
• Ideally experience working on projects in Africa and the Middle East

What will I be responsible for?

As our Senior Procurement Specialist, you will negotiate, source and obtain materials, equipment and services, achieving competitive pricing without compromising quality whilst focusing on both major projects and new client relationships whilst also supporting existing customers.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide clients with an offer that meets their exact technical and commercial requirements and is compliant, competitive, clear and comprehensive.
• Execute and manage supplier contracts in accordance with guidelines to optimise cost, service, quality and capital.
• Evaluate and select suppliers on the basis of credibility/capability, commercial, technical and delivery criteria against the client.
• Consult line managers with bid-tabs, supplier/logistics quotations and other key information to determine bid finalisation.

About Company

About the company

Rainbo is one of the UK’s longest established and leading procurement companies, supporting infrastructure, mining, oil & gas projects across the world. We consider ourselves as team players, working closely together and creating a positive environment within our office. We are looking for forward thinking individuals who strive to succeed, whilst being part of a team.

If this sounds like your ideal next challenge, please click APPLY below to register your interest in our Senior Procurement Specialist role.