Buyer (Maternity cover)

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ESBJERG-BRITANNIAVEJ(DNK)
Job Description

Contract type: Fixed term as a maternity cover

Appetizer
Are you driven by timely, cost-efficient and secure approach when ordering and purchasing services, goods and materials? And are you the one to perform effective Contract Management? If yes, then this position at Total in Esbjerg office might be your match!

Key Responsibilities
As Buyer in the Operational Procurement team, you will be able to shape and develop a central role with great influence in ordering and purchasing requested services, goods and materials in a timely, cost-efficient, secure and commercially sounds manner. This is with the possibility to continuously learn and develop your competencies in ensuringthat all purchases are executed in accordance with applicable laws as well as internal procedures and regulations as well as all data in the purchase order system is correct and up to date.You will get to use your knowledge and experience applying a range of techniques when following up timely on purchase requests, pending purchase orders and payment of invoices. Overall, you have the responsibility of performing Contract Management on the Material Contracts to drive best contract value and utilization. Furthermore, you are responsible for the validation of SO/PO/Call off up to a value of 50 KUS before issue to the vendors and suppliers.

These areas of responsibilities will include tasks such as:
·  Demonstrate personal commitment to the Company’s HSE Policy.
·  Prepare, negotiate and issue material contracts in respect of Company rules, including HSE rules, internal procedures and applicable legislation.
·  Process purchase-requisitions from technical and operational staff, including clarifying the content and requirements of the goods/services to be purchased.
·  Generate and send out inquiries for obtaining quotations.
·  Critically follow up on, evaluate and assess quotations in collaboration with technical staff, including comparing and evaluating the commercial soundness of each quotation.
·  Negotiate price with vendors based on knowledge of the market as well as the technical and operational requirements of the product.
·  Support technical and operational staff regarding the acquisition of selected materials, goods and services.
·  Evaluate offers and issue purchase orders to relevant vendors and suppliers.
·  Ensure the good administration, filing and update of all the documents in SAP or the central drive.
·  Ensure that all approvals, justifications, circulation forms are filed in line with the applicable procedures.
Offer ID

38297BR
Country

Denmark
About us / company profile

Better energy needs you!
Total offers you a unique opportunity to join one of the top 5 Oil & Gas majors operating in more than 130 countries with over 150 nationalities in 500 professions. This means that you will be able to engage, share knowledge, gain cultural intelligence and become part of a collective success in terms of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary project teams.

In becoming the responsible energy major committing to better energy, there is still a need for hydrocarbons in meeting energy demands. Meeting the energy needs of a larger population is therefore essential in the core business of exploring and producing oil & gas for as many people as possible. This is where you come in; Take action today and shape tomorrow’s energy in Total at our office in Esbjerg.Our 98,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, cleaner, more efficient, more innovative and accessible to as many people as possible.With diversity and mobility being the hallmarks of Total, you will both get to develop professionally and personally.

Candidate profile

Who we are looking for
It is important that you possess a safety mindset and address the job with a strong understanding of the business and people. Naturally, you thrive in a highly independent and visible position in a free and dynamic working environment. Moreover, this position calls for regular contact with local and international suppliers, where you establish purchase documents in relation with operations and functional entities. You will operate in accordance with the planned activities, but also be able to react quickly and efficient in case of operational changes and breakdown situations which may affect the performance of the service, the safety of the installation or the production.Also, excellent interpersonal and communicative skills are essential in combining a holistic business view withconcrete initiatives. We are looking for a strong team player with the ability to build relationships and work constructively with others to achieve business goals.

Your background
·  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and/ or operational background in technical purchasing and logistics.
·  Relevant experience (minimum 2-5 years) within Oil & Gas operations.
·  Knowledge of procurement scope and processes in the Upstream Oil & Gas Industry.
·  Commercial awareness, ability to compare and assess the commercial strength of technical quotes.
·  Good communication skills combined with fluent English in both speech and writing.
·  Strong negotiation skills.
·  Knowledge of using SAP and MS suite of applications.
·  Proficiency in oral and written English Contact
For HR related questions regarding this position, please contact Recruitment Partner, Kaj Lund on +45 4024 5796. For the position/job related questions, please contact Head of Methods & Operational Procurement, Torben Haarkær on +45 2046 6876.
We look forward to receiving your application!

Metier

Procurement Process
Job Title

Buyer (Maternity cover)
Branch

Exploration and Production
Functional discipline

Procurement
Experience level required

Minimum 3 years
Employment type

Fixed term position