Senior Buyer

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Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore's True. Blue. Transition.

- shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle - from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

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 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.

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

GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (the Company). For further information, please visit our website at  The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

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SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.