Procurement Officer FTC

THE ROLE: PROCUREMENT OFFICER FTC

3 days/22.5 hours per week

LOCATION: Flexible – from either VPI Immingham or VPI Damhead Creek (Kent)  

THE CLIENT:

VPI is a preeminent power company, part of the Vitol Group. With responsiveness and ability to act swiftly at its core, as well as breadth of experience that spans operations and trading, we are a system solver for the problems that must be resolved to enable the energy transition.

We are already one of the leading Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) operators in the UK, with assets across five locations capable of generating 3.3GW of power. Our efficient and flexible generation portfolio complements an increased use of renewables as part of the energy system, ensuring security of supply in the power grid.

At the same time, we are solving for decarbonisation of gas-fired dispatchable generation, as well as industrial clusters. For example, we are part of Humber Zero, a project to decarbonise critical energy intensive industry in the Humber. Humber Zero is a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on the south bank of the Humber Estuary. The large-scale decarbonisation project will remove up to 8-million tonnes per annum of CO2 at the Immingham industrial site within the next 7 years.  This represents a meaningful reduction in national CO2 emissions, while protecting local jobs and supporting the region’s economy.

Finally, we are anticipating the shift to zero-carbon storage technologies that will provide flexibility and stability in the energy system in the long term. We are building our portfolio in these areas, and creating a suite of services to suit corporate and grid needs.

VPI has an ambitious growth agenda. We are growing our portfolio in the UK and abroad. We can see an energy system that is changing rapidly and fundamentally. As a company that holds on to a system wide view and responds at pace, we see opportunity in this complex and fast-changing ecosystem.

THE POSITION

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team based at Damhead Creek or Immingham on a temporary basis; for an 18-month period. This is a part time role for 3 days/22.5 hours per week.

Working within energy generation, you will contribute by managing purchase orders liaising with site contacts to ensure Purchase to Pay process is completed within the allocated timeframe, assist in developing and managing appropriate procurement strategies to provide value for money on a wide variety of Works, Services and Supplies contracts to support business objectives.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Initially you will work alongside procurement team to:

• Maintain procurement workflow across the 4 Thermal sites, using regular reporting within the purchase to pay system.
• Manage purchase orders Including making Amendments all within the Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Manage Order Confirmations and challenge discrepancies.
• Establish internal customer relations across the 4 thermal sites to ensure we maintain high level of communication.
• Manage and develop the current standalone procurement policies and procedures, to improve the Purchase to pay process and increase opportunities for the business.
• Assist on lower value Requisitions approvals. procuring materials and equipment in accordance with the Procurement Policies and Procedure.
• Ensure that value for money is demonstrated on Orders ensuring that all orders deliver the most cost-effective solution and relevant procurement policies are followed
• Assist in any accounts queries when required by AP.

Strategically:

• Our aim will be to eventually lead commercial Purchase order negotiations for the business including agreeing terms. Utilising the Procure to pay System.
• Provide advice, management, and co-ordination of procurement related activities across a wide range and value of contracts and become super user standard
• Maintain the supplier base, assisting with new supplier verification and supplier optimisation within the system. As well as assisting with attaching relevant supplier documents for approval process.
• Establish good contact with all materials and service providers and negotiate improved procurement deals.
• Prepare commercial aspect of tenders for purchases or contract placement.
• Review warehousing procedures and practices to ensure that systems are robust but efficient.

THE PERSON

• Excellent attention to detail and challenging nature.
• Excellent organisational approach to managing multiple sites. Utilising calendars and arranging schedules to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Flexible approach to work; with the ability to learn new things quite quickly.
• Able to use own initiative, with ability to multi task.
• Good co-ordinator, able to work to make effective use of resources.
• Good listening skills.
• IT literate, capable of using Microsoft office applications including word, outlook, excel and PowerPoint.
• Procurement Experience preferable.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and prepared to work at multiple sites.