Senior Buyer

Key responsibilities

Plant Maintenance Procurement:

- Manage procurement of maintenance-related goods and services including:

- Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (ME&I) and Control systems

- Rotating Equipment and Static maintenance

- Safety assets and consumables

- Maintenance consumables

- Calibration and inspection services

- Support plant maintenance teams in sourcing critical spares and emergency requirements.

- Develop sourcing strategies to improve equipment spares availability and reduce maintenance costs.

- Establish framework agreements for frequently used maintenance services and spare parts.

- Support shutdown, turnaround, and major overhaul procurement activities.

CAPEX Project Procurement:

- Develop procurement plans aligned with project schedules and execution strategies.

- Lead sourcing and tendering activities for:

• Engineering services

• Construction contracts

• Process equipment

• Package equipment

• Installation services

• Plant upgrades and modernization projects

- Conduct commercial evaluations and bid analysis.

- Negotiate contracts, commercial terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and payment milestones.

- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure procurement milestones support project execution schedules.

- Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks impacting project delivery.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management:

- Develop category strategies for maintenance and project-related spend.

- Drive competitive bidding and market benchmarking exercises.

- Deliver measurable procurement savings and value improvement initiatives.

- Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles in supplier evaluations.

- Identify opportunities for standardization, supplier consolidation, and process optimization.

- Support regional and global sourcing initiatives where applicable.

Supplier & Contract Management:

- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers.

- Build strategic partnerships with key maintenance and project suppliers.

- Conduct supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement programs.

- Negotiate and administer:

• Service Agreements

• Framework Agreements

• Blanket Purchase Agreements

• Purchase Orders

• Engineering and Construction Contracts

- Resolve supplier disputes and commercial issues.

- Ensure contractual compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management standards

Procurement Operations & Governance:

- Manage procurement transactions using SAP, Ariba, or equivalent procurement systems.

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and audit requirements.

- Maintain complete sourcing and contract documentation.

- Support internal and external audits.

- Promote procurement best practices and governance standards across the organization

Requirements:

- Degree in Engineering or equivalent

- Minimum 10 years of relevant Procurement working experience

- Project procurement management is a must

- Experience in the oil and gas industry