Senior Buyer - Rotterdam (S)
Req Id: 19778
Job Family: Procurement
Location:Rotterdam Office, NL
Description:

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.

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.

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
SBM Product Knowledge
Purchasing Tools and Processes
Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Contract Management
Negotiation
Product Costing

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

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