Buyer - Oil & Gas

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our Operations business in Australia & Asia Pacific West (APAC WEST). Based in Perth CBD, this is permanent role and is available on a full-time / part-time (job share) engagement basis

#LI-Hybrid or #LI-Remote 

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood’s “Operations” APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia.

Join us in the heart of Perth CBD, with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
• Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
• Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Reporting directly to the Contracts & Procurement Lead, you will step up and into a dedicated client contract team. You will be responsible for the delivery of specific purchasing activities and implementing strategies that deliver tangible and sustainable savings. Key aspects of the role include being responsible for adding value / generating net savings through: 

• efficient maintenance of orders through SAP
• providing support to the Senior Buyer
• driving out waste and reducing costs from within the supply chain
• identifying and delivering ‘bottom up’ purchasing opportunities

You will bring to life Wood's three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction. At Wood, you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:

You must have full work rights to work in this Australian location.

Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent post-secondary qualifications from a recognised institution and related discipline and have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a purchasing role within the Oil & Gas industry. You will also have:

• Strong communication skills – oral and written
• Experience with ERPs in an EPCM environment (including SAP)
• Experience in Supplier Relationship Management 
• Be commercially astute with a “solutions mindset”
• Be customer-focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of #teamwood.

Desirable:

What will set you apart is your demonstrated experience as a buyer in a similar sized matrix organisation and demonstrated experience in successfully driving innovative solutions. As well as immediate availability.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.   

If you are a Buyer, ready for your next challenge - apply today!   

Shortlisting will commence immediately.