Assistant Buyer
Geoquip Marine seeks an Assistant Buyer to support procurement, manage orders, liaise with suppliers, and ensure efficiency.
Ready for a new challenge? We're seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join our innovative Supply Chain team at Geoquip Marine, a leading Geotechnical site investigation company dedicated to the renewable energy sector.
At Geoquip Marine, we are committed to delivering safe and dependable offshore geotechnical investigations on a global scale. Recognised for our unwavering dedication to excellence, we are proud to have been nominated for multiple entries at the esteemed Ground Engineering Awards in 2023.
Your impact:
As the Assistant Buyer , you will support our Supply Chain team. This role involves managing documentation, expediting orders, issuing RFQs, and processing purchase orders. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, liaise with suppliers, and ensure smooth procurement operations while handling administrative tasks.
The person:
- 3 A levels or equivalent qualification
- Procurement experience preferred
- Good communication, organisation and administration skills
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multi-task
- Eager to learn, approachable and proactive
- Good attention to detail and accuracy whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Team-oriented with good relationship-building skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and other relevant systems
- Takes ownership of tasks and works with integrity, ensuring accuracy and accountability
- Works professionally under pressure, meeting deadlines and maintaining a positive attitude
- Demonstrates reliability, responsibility and a commitment to continuous improvement
The job:
- Administering procurement documentation and maintaining accurate records.
- Preparing and issuing RFQ’s in accordance with company procedures and instructions.
- Supporting internal stakeholders with procurement-related requirements.
- Working closely with the Finance to ensure accurate cost coding and invoice reconciliation.
- Managing and streamlining the procure-to-pay process.
- Organising and maintaining documentation for audit purposes.
- Participating in operations meetings, supplier discussions and scheduled status update calls.
- Handling credit control and customer services enquiries.
- Advancing orders through the procurement system and updating tracking documents.
- Monitoring supplier performance and providing feedback to ensure quality and reliability.
- Assisting in contract management by reviewing terms and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Researching and identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
- Coordinating with internal departments to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines.
- Maintaining supplier databases and updating records for easy reference.
- Providing support to the Logistics department when required.
What can we offer?
- Flexible working
- Private Healthcare with Eye Care & Dental, Income Protection, Life Assurance
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Highly competitive salary
- Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Gym Membership Scheme
- Support to achieving professional qualifications
- Join our People and Culture team for fun employee events
- Department
- Supply Chain
- Role
- Assistant Buyer
- Locations
- UK Office
Colleagues
Our Mission & Vision
Our Vision
Geoquip Marine is a geotechnical data acquisition company. We provide offshore and nearshore surveys, investigations and engineering services to clients worldwide.
Our Mission
To pioneer environmentally sound geotechnical data acquisition practices.
To be one of the world's leading deep water geotechnical data acquisition companies.
To be the industry's most customer centric provider, adopting technical solutions that provide the best, most accurate data.
About Geoquip Marine
Headquartered in St Gallen, Switzerland, Geoquip Marine also has a modern office and a state-of-the-art onshore laboratory in the heart of Bristol, UK. Our offshore teams operate around the world, including Taiwan, the East Coast of the United States and in regions across Europe.
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Assistant Buyer
Geoquip Marine seeks an Assistant Buyer to support procurement, manage orders, liaise with suppliers, and ensure efficiency.
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