Buyer

The Buyer will be responsible for support services to the Commercial Department inclusive of procurement, pricing, vendor evaluation in accordance with ASCO Policies & Procedures.

The Buyer will be responsible for support services to the Commercial Department inclusive of procurement, pricing, vendor evaluation in accordance with ASCO Policies & Procedures. 

Ensure a value-added service to Customers and Stakeholders, while optimising cost effectiveness and minimising risk to ASCO.

Roles & Responsibilities:

General

• Prepare Requests for Quotes, Supplier pre-qualifications, Purchase Orders, and other related documentation in support of all the company’s procurement needs
 • Coordinates approvals and distribution and electronic and paper filing of supplier contracts, quotations, purchase orders and general correspondence
 • Maintains register of Contracts and Supplier Purchase orders, ensuring up to date and tracking expiration dates
 • Always maintain an audit trail through being responsible for the storage, filing, distribution, and completion of contractual and associated supply chain documentation
 • Deliver cost savings through continual challenge on supplier pricing, and responsible for tracking and reporting of the same for the department
 • Support the tendering, negotiation, and implementation of Supplier Contracts
 • Maintain an up-to-date company Approved Vendor Listing, through supporting the implementation and roll out of the Supplier Management Database (SMD)
 • In partnership with the Operational Business, supports the delivery of a growth-oriented supply chain framework which supports the overall strategic objectives of the Business Unit
 • Apply standardised procedures and in all aspects of the job, ensuring adherence to local and global company policies and laws
 • Ensure that the Anti- Bribery & Corruption procedures are adhered to at all time
 • Develop pricing models for ASCO services specifically tailored to client requests, ensuring alignment with market trends and internal cost structures
 • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for the creation of accurate and competitive pricing models for client bids
 • Provides support for internal and external quality and financial audits
 • Other additional duties as may be required and communicated by the Commercial Manager
 • This role profile is not designed to have a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. You will be required to perform other related duties as required and assigned

Customer

• Presents a positive image of the company through first class service delivery and customer engagement
 • Seeks to understand customer requirements and deliver services that are responsive to diverse customer needs
 • Develop and maintain effective customer relationships

People

• Demonstrates an ability to work independently or within teams for an effective outcome
 • Excellent teambuilding skills; ability to work collaboratively across all departments with others in the pursuit of common goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications
 • 1-2 years' experience in procurement/supply chain or similar function preferably in the Oil & Gas sector
 • Minimum Diploma qualification in Procurement or Equivalent Qualification.
 • Clean Certificate of Character

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
 • Maintains positive work relationships
 • Numerate & Analytical
 • Advanced competence in Excel
 • Communication and interpersonal skills
 • Attention to detail and high level of quality control in all aspects of work
 • Process oriented, prepared to challenge current practices
 • Commercial awareness
 • Excellent Standard English and report writing skills
 • Time management and personal organisation, delivers against deadlines
 • Demonstrates integrity at all times

Performance Standards
 • Timely departmental and exceptional reporting
 • Level of consistency, reliability and timeliness of deliverables
 • Successful achievement of KPI’s as set by the Line Manager
 • Attendance and Punctuality

HSEQ
 • In partnership with the HSE department, ensure the continuous improvement of safety and environmental performance and compliance to all laws, regulations and industry standards/codes.
 • Reports all incidents or breaches of policy or regulations to the line manager.
 • Fully endorse the ASCO ‘Stop the Job’ policy and commitment to proactive intervention where an unsafe act or condition is observed.
 • Adherence to the ASCO’s integrated management system ensuring document control and improvements to key processes is maintained.

Location
 • Based in Chaguaramas but will be required to travel to and work from any ASCO location within Trinidad.