Senior Buyer

Apply to Senior Buyer Rotterdam area Contracting For one of our clients in the floating production industry, we are looking for a Senior Buyer. Our client is a leader in Floating Production Storage & Offloading systems, exploring new frontiers like floating wind and carbon-cutting tech with expert capabilities and a unique, full-lifecycle value proposition. Purpose As Senior Buyer, you are responsible for procuring materials, equipment, and services required for project or operations execution. This role involves negotiating contracts and commercial terms, and ensuring timely delivery to support project and operations timelines and budgets.

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. Education Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field Experience 10+ years 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 Product Knowledge Purchasing Tools and Processes Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Contract Management Negotiation Product Costing

Significant experience with Mechanical Packages Oil and Gas experience EPC experience Full Time 3 days from office – 2 days from home Based in Rotterdam Ready to apply? Any questions? +31 (0)10 71 41 800 [email protected] Looking for a new challenge? We make it work. Contact us