Purchaser

For our oli&gas client in the Amsterdam area, we are looking to recruit a Purchaser (secondment to staff) to strengthen their procurement department.

The department (procurement & contracting) is responsible for delivering (sub)contracting and procurement in such a way that services and supplies are obtained at the best conditions regarding quality, delivering time, price and HSE aspects in order to contribute to the realisation of the company’s goals and strategy.

The job:
The Purchaser is responsible for procuring materials and services in an economically advantageous, timely, cost effective and ethical manner. All activities will be performed in accordance with company's Corporate Management System.

Furthermore you:
- Purchase in a sound and ethical manner in accordance with requirements.  
- Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers and verify that purchase requisitions are complete.
- Review and analyse supplier quotations in conjunction with Project Procurement Coordinator and project stakeholders.
- Organize and chair pre-award/clarification meetings with suppliers.
- Prepare bid evaluation, negotiates pricing, lead times and terms and conditions and recommends best commercial options.
- Perform desk expediting activities as required.
- Prepare and issues a weekly status report showing the status of all purchase transactions.
- Coordinate visits of Suppliers to (site) locations for installation, commissioning, repair, support and warranty activities.
- Prepare suppliers performance documentation, in conjunction with Project Procurement Coordinator and Section Head Procurement as appropriate.
- Review and verify invoices in a timely and accurate manner in conjunction with the assigned invoice administrator.
- Ensure final close out of orders including the evaluation of suppliers Administrate work correctly.

Required:
We are looking for a persuasive entrepreneur with excellent negotiating skills, with strong planning, commercial and communication skills.
- Technical College or equivalent
- Over 2 years commercial experience within the oil & gas industry
- English good, verbally as well as in writing
- Knowledge of MS Office
- You are already eligible to work in The Netherlands