Materials Buyer

We are seeking an experienced Material Buyer to support procurement activities for major EPC projects
. The Buyer will manage the procurement cycle from receipt of engineering material requisitions through supplier selection and purchase order award.

This role requires strong experience working in an EPC/EPCM environment and collaborating with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Expediting, and Logistics to ensure equipment and materials are purchased in accordance with project specifications, budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.

• Review Material Requisition s (MRs), specifications, data sheets, and procurement requirements issued by Engineering.
• Source and identify qualified vendors for engineered equipment, bulk materials, and project-specific packages
  .
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved vendors.
• Manage vendor clarification processes and coordinate technical questions with relevant engineering disciplines.
• Review supplier quotations and prepare commercial bid evaluations/commercial bid tabulations
  .
• Coordinate with Engineering on Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs) and ensure commercial and technical requirements are aligned.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, payment terms, warranties, and other contractual conditions.
• Make supplier recommendations considering technical compliance, commercial competitiveness, project schedule, quality, and delivery capability
  .
• Prepare, negotiate, and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and associated procurement documentation.
• Manage assigned procurement packages from requisition through PO award and handoff to post-award expediting.
• Resolve commercial, contractual, and supplier-related issues throughout the procurement cycle.
• Maintain relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors supporting EPC projects.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Controls, Quality, Expediting, Logistics, Construction, and Operations
  .
• Monitor procurement milestones against the overall EPC project schedule
  , particularly for critical and long-lead equipment.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, bid evaluations, vendor correspondence, and purchasing documentation.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and commercial improvements without compromising technical specifications, quality, or schedule.

• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience
  , preferably supporting EPC or EPCM projects.
• Experience with in Oil & Gas, LNG, Refining, Petrochemical, Energy, or heavy industrial projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the EPC procurement lifecycle, including:
• Material Requisition s
• RFQs
• Technical and commercial bid evaluations
• Purchase Orders
• Expediting coordination
• Experience purchasing engineered equipment, bulk materials, and/or major equipment packages
  .
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and vendor documentation from a procurement perspective.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/procurement systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent relevant EPC procurement experience.

The ideal candidate is a project-focused Buyer with direct EPC/EPCM experience who can independently manage procurement packages from engineering requisition through PO award. They should be comfortable working between Engineering and vendors
, managing technical/commercial bid processes, negotiating with equipment manufacturers, and purchasing equipment and materials against demanding EPC project schedules.