Buyer
About this role
Job Description
Are you a proactive Buyer who enjoys keeping operations efficient and cost effective? This role places you at the centre of our supply chain activity where your skill in managing requisitions, negotiating with suppliers and supporting daily procurement work will have a direct impact on the success of our business. You will help ensure that every purchase delivers strong value without compromising on quality or service.
You will work closely with colleagues across projects, finance and supply chain teams, acting as the link between internal needs and the suppliers who help us deliver. If you enjoy improving processes, building strong supplier relationships and contributing to meaningful cost savings, this position offers the chance to make a clear and measurable difference within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Your role and responsibilities:
Oversee project programmes and report any changes
Create purchase orders and maintain company requisitions and queries while negotiating favourable pricing and terms with suppliers
Challenge internal requirements when needed to ensure demand is valid and optimised
Research, evaluate and advise management on suppliers that meet company standards for quality, quantity, delivery and after service while building ethical supplier relationships
Place purchase orders in an efficient and cost effective way without reducing quality of service
Work with the accounts team on invoice queries, credit notes and project or asset coding issues
Communicate with the UK procurement team to offer support and share ideas and improvements that may benefit the wider group
What you’ll need to thrive in this role:
High School education
Demonstratable experience as a buyer
Experience in a commercial environment is preferred
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or other relevant supply chain or procurement certification is desirable
Fluent in English, both verbal and written
Strong communication skills
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable analysing data and engaging with experts and suppliers
Willing to support supply chain initiatives and continuous improvement
Able to question and challenge when needed
Client focused with a proactive approach to solving issues
About Fugro Norway
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.