Technical Buyer

Location: Northeast Coast, England

 

Join Acta Marine

Are you ready for a career where quality, safety, security, and environmental stewardship lead the way? Acta Marine is looking for a Technical buyer to join our company based in UK. Your aim will be to achieve the best price to quality ratio, timely delivery, the best terms & conditions and to focus on (internal) customer satisfaction. The current Procurement & Logistics team consists of two operational buyers, a technical buyer and two employees Logistics. You will play a key role in successfully delivering and operating Newbuilt state of the art SOVs (Service Operating Vessel) which will operate from Grimsby for long terms operation and maintenance contract for UK based leading utility company active in the renewables market.

 

Key responsibilities

• Determine the needs of the various departments within our organization and make quotation requests from (potential) suppliers.
• Assess offers and make recommendations to the budget holder.
• Ensure operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.
• Contract the selected supplier, using category management for the selection of the strategic suppliers, including all commercial and logistical agreement.
• Use the ERP-system and make proposals for improvement in procurements & logistics processes.
• Responsible for the procurement of consumables, equipment, parts, tools and services.
• Ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase order and report and follow-up any back-ordered or missing products.
• Cooperate with the colleagues of Logistics regarding quality, delivery and shipping of supplies to the vessels.
• Ensure the correct follow-up and settlement on rejection, penalty clauses and warranty claims.
• Provide advice and awareness for other departments regarding procurement processes and procedures.
• Fulfil supplier assessments (on location) if required.

 

Qualifications & Experiences

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as technical buyer.
• Proven commercial and mechanical / electrical knowledge.
• Strategic thinking, creating alliances with strategic partners, creating a competitive position in the market.
• Strong knowledge of MS-office applications, especially MS Excel.

 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and entrepreneurial work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on Acta Marine’s Operations excellence.

 

About the job

Acta Marine UK limited will be supporting our Service Operating Vessels (SOV’s) operating from Grimsby. The vessels will be providing walk-to-work services under a long-term contract with UK based leading utility company active in the renewables market.

 

As Technical buyer, you will report to the Vessel Superintendent in UK locally and operationally to Procurement manager of Acta Marine. As part of a highly engaged team based in the UK, France & Holland, you will deliver the most effective and efficient procurement and logistics services in full alignment with the objectives and work culture of Acta Marine.

 

Selection Process

Following CV reviews, selected candidates will participate in online or in-person interviews. Successful candidates will then be invited to complete an online assessment (The Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral and Cognitive assessment) as part of the selection process.

 

Embark on a rewarding career with Acta Marine and contribute with success at our customer satisfaction.

 

Apply today! “Please apply via the LinkedIn button or write an email  and attach your motivation letter and CV for us.“

 

For further details, please contact: Brice Lavault, Operations Director or Jeroen Koopman, Procurement Manager.