Around the world, people, businesses and countries are striving for a better future. A future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed. That’s why at Aggreko, we work ‘round the clock, making sure our customers get the electricity, heating and cooling they need, whenever they need it – all powered by our trademark passion, unrivalled international experience and local knowledge. From urban development to unique commercial projects and even humanitarian emergencies, we bring our expertise and equipment to any location, from the world’s busiest cities to some of the most remote places on earth. Every project is different, so we listen first and design a system supported by our service anywhere, to any scale. Transforming the lives and livelihoods of individuals, organisations and communities across the globe.
Purpose
Positions holders are responsible for work associated with obtaining products/services for all types of business processes applicable to the organisation including:
- Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.)
- Direct Operations (e.g., Applications and Services for delivery to clients) Activities include product/service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
Accountability Level:
Entry level professionals or highly experienced operations/technical/support Jobs. Typically completed higher education/qualification or requires expert technical operational knowledge of procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience. First point of escalation for non-routine situations. Provides assistance and training to lower level employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procurement of direct and indirect materials, services and capital equipment to support the business requirements
- Provides purchase orders support to internal customers and vendors, efficient prioritisation and completion of all associated document and communications, to ensure timely and cost effective purchasing
- Monitor and review contracts/agreements, pricing and performance, and engage with existing suppliers, to identify opportunities for rationalisation, consolidation and cost reduction for nominated spend categories
- Support inventory optimisation where applicable, utilising analysis regarding slow moving/non-moving, excessive stock items, and items low in stock
- Assist more senior buyers in a range of activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services on terms that are in the organisation’s best interest.
- Place purchase / service / material release orders from a master agreement.
- Enter data into databases or other computerised systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and contract information; to track purchase and the status of orders and deliveries; and to generate purchasing reports and statistics.
- Monitor the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follow-up the status of orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal customers.
Typical Experience: University Degree / Specialised Diploma / Vocational Training
