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Senior Buyer (with contracts evaluation experience) - London Office, Victoria 

London Victoria, .
Senior Buyer (with contracts evaluation experience) - London Office, Victoria 

London

12 months plus

Worker status PAYE or Umbrella only - INSIDE IR35

Hybrid working 

EniProgetti is wholly owned by Eni, the global energy company. EniProgetti performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to Eni businesses worldwide. The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke.

EniProgetti is currently helping to lead Eni in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative project such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.

The centralised Procurement Function for EniProgetti is within the Eni UK offices in London.

This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as Eni is committed to move towards a ‘net zero’ future. If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.

SmartWorking (Hybrid Working)
Eni operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 8 working days/month from home or a similar secure UK location.

Description of Project/Role and Main Responsibilities

Purpose:
To co-ordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full Procurement cycle from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, their subsequent implementation and amendments.
Key responsibilities cover the following areas:
 Preparation of Procurement enquiry documents.
 Undertake formal bid evaluations.
 Involvement in pre-award negotiations.
 Prepare contracts for execution.
 Contract amendments.
 Procurement planning.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

 To implement and properly follow all Eni Procurement procedures and policies.
 To perform Due Diligences on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
 To liaise with Requesting Units at Eniprogetti UK branch in order to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
 To commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions in order to produce recommendation for award of contract, in accordance with agreed time schedules.
 To participate in meetings both internal and external to resolve areas of conflict of a contractual and commercial nature.
 To assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks and liabilities that may be involved and concisely describe such risks to assist in management decisions, liaising with Eniprogetti Legal.
 To advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
 To liaise with external contractors to maintain an awareness of market conditions and to ensure an effective service from them.
 To ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and required directives throughout all activities.
 To implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
 To ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
 To fully comply with Eni Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
 To assure archiving and traceability of documentation as per company procedures.

Candidate's qualifications, professional experience and skills required for the position

 Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e-tendering systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
 Oil and Gas industry or Engineering services or General Services experience preferred.
 Contracts and Purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and proven experience in undertaking contract evaluations.
 Degree qualified in a Business or Commercial subject (preferred).
 Able to work to tight deadlines and manage changing priorities.
 Able to work under pressure.
 Integrity and Honesty.
 Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
 Good interpersonal skills.
 Good communication skills both verbal and written.
 Flexible and adaptable.

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