Senior Buyer

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (Office Based)

Contract Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension

Start Date: ASAP

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Full-time)

Our Company

Airswift takes pride in being an international workforce solutions provider.  With 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the oil and gas, energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.

We are currently searching for a Senior Buyer to be based in Rotterdam, Netherlands and work on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Job Description:

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 favourable 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 and Experiences Required:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• 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.

Functional Competencies

• Commercial
• Analytics and reporting
• Regulatory Management
• Project Procurement Strategy and Management
• Purchasing Tools and Processes
• Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Negotiation
• Product Costing

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

For further information please apply with your updated CV or email Mariana Cortez at mariana.cortez@airswift.com

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