Senior Buyer
Netherlands
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Conventional Energy
Introduction
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Buyer for a 12-month renewable contract based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. You will join a globally recognized leader in floating energy infrastructure, supporting high-value offshore projects through strategic procurement, supplier management, and commercial leadership.
What are you going to do
Responsibilities
- Procurement Planning: You develop, implement and lead procurement plans based on project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
- Supplier Sourcing: You follow strategic sourcing category manager framing and evaluate suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Contract Negotiation: You negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers for critical packages to secure favorable agreements while mitigating risks. You align with the Category Management team as needed.
- Purchase Orders: You issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications and company policies.
- Cost Control: You ensure procurement activities align with budget constraints and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Compliance: You ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
- Reporting: You provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders on procurement status, potential risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Mentoring: You mentor and monitor the team of buyers and support them on their activities as needed.
Essential skills and knowledge
Education
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in procurement within the oil and gas industry.
- Master in negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Functional Competencies
- Commercial
- Analytics and reporting
- Regulatory Management
- Project Procurement Strategy and Management
- SBM Product Knowledge
- Purchasing Tools and Processes
- Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
- Contract Management
- Negotiation
- Product Costing
Anything else ?
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