Procurement Assistant

This role is aligned to the purchasing function and will receive guidance and direction from Procurement Specialist Category Lead Site Services & Capital Equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support cross-functional groups and location
• Contact Vendors/Suppliers to obtain requested information (i.e. quotes, vendor data, rates etc.)
• Maintain filing
• Scheduling meetings (i.e. bid meetings, scoping meeting etc.)
• Process routine Service, Capital and Turnaround orders
• Maintain ISNetworld Account - Approved Manufacturing Suppliers
• Coordinates the return of all excess Turnaround materials procured via consignment program
• Coordinates return of Turnaround materials obtained on a purchase order
• Expediting Turnaround material orders
• Communicates vendor performance to procurement services
• Assist the Turnaround Cost Tracking Team with Invoices and Accruals

Job Requirements:

• BS or BA Undergraduate Degree in Business Procurement-related field, or Supply Chain Management
• 2 to 5 years procurement experience
• Computer hardware skills to maintain and operate PCs, printers, fax and Xerox machines
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Functional knowledge of SAP R3 or higher
• Proactive self-starter with little oversight required, capable of managing competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving, and effective communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong Project Management skills; highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible working schedule

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.