Experienced Buyer na Veolia Environnement SA

Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the toughest water, wastewater and process challenges around the globe. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!

Job Role

• Support the Tendering function with competitive pricing for project contracts.  
• Maintain Approved Supplier database.. 
• Work in a cross functional team to co-ordinate bidders' queries and select the successful supplier. 
• Negotiation with key suppliers for discounts, savings and advantageous terms with selected suppliers.  
• Prepare and organise Procurement meetings. 
• Responsible for Commercial Bid Tabs and commercial recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain Purchase Orders.
• Where possible establish Framework/Supplier Agreements 
• Work with the Project team in the management of key suppliers, ensuring performance improvement and risk mitigation.
• Expedite orders and have the skills at identifying issues and proactively propose solutions.
• Contribute to the Company's Procurement KPIs.
• As required,  support in the Procurement Manager with contract terminations, claims and disputes.
• Support the invoice approval process.
• Conduct a closeout review/score card of the order/supplier's performance.
• Support the logistic team. 
• Prepare and administer facilities orders as required.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time, in line with company objectives.
• Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety policies and procedure.

Capabilities/Competencies

Summary of Professional and Personal Capabilities/Competencies:

• Strong administrative skills and the ability to work with robust procedures and controls.  
• Experience in working in cross functional teams in a project procurement environment.
• Attention to details throughout the Purchase Order process. 
• Process excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Manage change
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and throughout the business’s internal teams..  
• Proficiency in various ERP systems and the ability to learn new systems as required. Experience in Latis, IFS and Google suits would be an advantage. 
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Adherence to ethical standards in procurement practices and financial transactions.
• Self-motivated individuals who can demonstrate commitment to set tasks 
• Efficiently managing time to meet project deadlines.
• Enthusiastic with an aspiration to build a career in Procurement. 

Essential Professional Qualities
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent 

• 5 years Project Procurement experience 
• International Procurement experience
• Ability to travel at short notice
• Excellent written and verbal communicator at all levels 
• Professionally competence
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills

Desirable Professional Qualities

• CIPS qualification 
• Oil and Gas or Heavy Industry experience
   

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As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.