Position Overview
The Centralized Buyer reports to the Senior Centralized Buyer and is responsible for executing procurement activities efficiently and in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The role plays a key part in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement of goods and services to support operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
- Receive and review purchase requisitions (PRs) from internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with requesters to finalize scopes of work (SOW).
- Develop and manage bidder lists appropriate to each procurement requirement.
- Consolidate requisitions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Prepare tender documentation and manage requests for quotation (RFQ) and call for tender processes, ensuring competitive bidding whenever possible.
- Respond to supplier queries and provide clarifications during the tender process.
- Evaluate supplier bids based on commercial and technical criteria.
- Lead and participate in supplier negotiations to secure optimal terms.
- Prepare bid evaluations, recommendation to award, and comparison reports.
- Issue purchase orders and establish contractual documentation
Purchase Order Management
- Ensure timely validation and approval of purchase orders.
- Follow up on supplier acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.
- Track goods receipt through to final delivery at designated locations.
- Resolve discrepancies between orders and deliveries.
- Manage variations, amendments, and changes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure completion of procurement cycle through to final payment.
Systems & Reporting
- Accurately input and maintain procurement data in SAP (UNISOL).
- Track and report cost savings and procurement performance indicators.
- Contribute to KPI reporting and procurement analytics.
- Procurement Governance & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with internal procurement policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Apply company general terms and conditions for equipment and services procurement.
- Maintain proper documentation, approvals, and audit trails for all procurement activities.
- Ensure safety-critical materials comply with all relevant certification, testing, and regulatory requirements
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and partner entities to align procurement activities.
- Participate in supplier performance evaluations.
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and documentation.
- Leverage market intelligence, cost benchmarks, and pricing models to optimize procurement outcomes.
Context & Work Environment
- The role supports critical operational and development activities through effective procurement.
- Requires frequent interaction with both local and international suppliers.
- Must ensure adherence to local regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
- May involve occasional visits to supplier sites for urgent or critical purchases.
- Operates within a complex and dynamic environment with significant operational, logistical, and stakeholder challenges.
- Accountabilities
- Deliver procurement activities safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
- Ensure high-quality procurement outcomes within required timelines.
- Maintain continuity of operations by preventing supply shortages.
- Uphold professional standards and procurement best practices at all times.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Procurement, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement within the oil and gas industry (or similar sector).
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in SAP is required.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
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Applications close on Monday 11th May 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Airswift
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog