Our valued client, INPEX, are seeking a Repair Buyer to join their Darwin based Contracts & Procurement Team.

Position Objective

•    Provide repair coordination and procurement support to Operations in relation to repair, refurbishment and recertification of equipment and materials through SAP in a timely manner as assigned with supervision and support from line manager(s)
•    Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the preparation, issue, maintenance, expediting and closeout of Purchase Orders for Repair scopes
•    Interaction with suppliers and internal Subject Matter Experts (Material Management, Maintenance Operations and etc) to coordinate resolution of material related queries and clarifications arisen during repair procurement processes. 
•    Contribute to continuous improvements within Procure-to-Pay function with support from line manager(s) 
•    Interaction with Operations, Logistics, and freight forwarder to ensure the appropriate transportation and receiving outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

OHS
•    Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures. Ensure the welfare of personnel. Always protect of assets and the environment. 
•    Ensure the Company’s commitment to and compliance with safety, quality and health regimes is reflected in all Contracts.

Primary Deliverable

•    Provide core repairs process support to Operations including 
-    daily review of requests, 
-    identification of materials and suitable vendors, 
-    capturing transactions in SAP, 
-    facilitation of logistics and freight movements, 
-    liaising with relevant business stakeholders, 
-    expediting of critical priority repairs, 
-    monitoring and resolving quality requirements and arising issues,
-    maintaining repairs tracker 
-    Keep track of all outstanding repair orders
•    Proactive review of planned orders in SAP and current demand to determine any requirements for new purchases 
•    Support PM04 Process for PSV coordination and changeout 
•    Assist with recertification of equipment in line with INPEX specification 
•    Proactively identify value creation and cost avoidance opportunities including identification of materials with potential to be repaired 
•    Prepare Request For Quotations (RFQ’s) and evaluate responses 
•    Negotiate with suppliers on all matters relating to terms and conditions, improved pricing of quotes received and delivery options that may be more economic and more timely 
•    Coordinate on contractual, commercial, taxation, insurance, HSES and legal issues with relevant internal stakeholders
•    Resolve technical queries with Operations Maintenance group 
•    Raise Purchase Orders (POs) and resolve queries as required 
•    Expedite the delivery of purchased items and ensure their compliance with the required specifications and delivery date.
•    Ensure commercial and contractual correspondence with suppliers is efficiently handled 
•    Facilitate resolution of invoice queries with Account Payable and suppliers. 

Qualifications

•    Tertiary qualifications in business (preferable) or equivalent professional or 5 plus years of relevant experience

Skills and Experience requirements

•    Minimum of 5 years Procurement and/or Repairables coordination experience, preferably in oil and gas industry.
•    Thorough understanding of Repair, Rotables, Sourcing and Procurement processes.
•    Strong capability in cost and time effective sourcing to procure services and goods from competitive suppliers.
•    Robust experience in contract formulation activities, inventory and materials management, supply systems and processes.
•    Superior SAP skills (MM module – minimum 5 years) and an awareness of functions of the AP and PM Modules) 
Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered.

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.