Field Buyer (Site-Based)

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the most significant projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs most responsibly ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs.

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness of the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by nationalities across six continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character regardless of ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the Job:

Kent is hiring a Field Buyer to support the Golden Pass LNG Project within our CCSU business unit, working closely alongside our client and with support of the wider Kent group to provide procurement services for the project.

Your responsibilities:

This position reports to the Procurement Manager.
Ensuring selected vendors follow the company's and client's safety, health, sustainability, environmental requirements and delivering quality goods or services that meet specifications and satisfy Company needs.
Working within the management team to ensure that all vendor provided delivery dates satisfy the scheduled work activities.
Working within the management team to ensure that all vendor provided delivery dates satisfy the scheduled work activities.
Select, evaluate, and assist vendors with registering as a new potential vendor.
Prepares the request for quotation from purchase requisitions, drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
Selects vendors from the Client and Company approved vendors and manufacturers list.
Negotiating and agreeing on the most beneficial terms and lowest cost with suppliers.
Buyers will interface with engineering to assess and evaluate both commercial and technical aspects of the quotes and make an award recommendation.
Prepares material and service purchase orders and forwards them to the successful vendor.
Leads and schedules procurement status meetings with the Client and Company management.
Prepares and issues weekly procurement dashboard for reporting progress of procurement activities.
Maintains and distributes weekly purchase order log.
Coordinating with the expeditor and vendor to resolve any open OSDQ.
Close-out of purchase orders

Your knowledge, skills, and experience:

Analytical mindset to analyze market trends, pricing data, and supplier proposals to make informed purchasing decisions.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Effectively communicate with various levels of management.
Proficiency in procurement software and systems to manage purchasing processes and generate reports.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Teams, document management systems.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in purchase orders, contracts, and supplier information.
Problem-solving abilities to address and resolve issues with suppliers.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and establish productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Financial acumen to analyze pricing structures, cost-saving opportunities, and budget management.
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, ethical procurement practices, and sustainability initiatives.
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing market conditions, supplier availability, and business requirements.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. (Preferred)
Certification in procurement or supply chain management is a plus.
5 years’ experience as a buyer in the oil and gas industry.