Job Description
Fugro have an exciting opportunity to join our Purchasing team as a Purchasing Assistant. The position can be situated in the Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, or Plymouth.
In this vital role for Fugro, the Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Purchasing team and will be required to create communicative and collaborative working relationships with others in the department and will be an integral member of the team.
You will report into the Purchasing Supervisor and will also have regular engagement with the wider UK and Global Supply Chain Teams Accounts and Project Teams.
At Fugro, every role contributes to the success, safety, and growth of our business and our people. As Purchasing Assistant, you will play a key part in upholding these values through your commitment to data excellence.
Your role and responsibilities
Review & upload requests from the business for goods and services, sent
in via our ERP systems
Support Master Data team with supplier onboarding and due diligence"
Monitor and update all processed orders
Expedite overdue orders and orders due within the next 14 days
Secure POD’s to facilitate goods receipts
Review and maintain the approved vendors list
Liase with internal departments & stake holders
Support Purchasers with their day to day duties
Secure invoice back up to substantiate invoice payments.
What you will need to thrive in this role
Experience working in a similar role
Proactive, motivated and good communication skills
Ability to manage/schedule own activities to ensure deadlines are met.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, clients and suppliers to
achieve required delivery dates.
About Us
Who we are
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.
What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
Benefits of joining our team
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Group life assurance
Group income protection
Electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts platform
The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Long service awards
Fugro values awards
Employee referral bonus scheme
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.