Senior Buyer

Main Functions

• To manage purchasing activities, supplier relationships, tendering, commercial negotiations, and purchase order execution in compliance with company policies, applicable regulations, and HSE standards, while ensuring cost savings and timely delivery of materials and services.

Task and Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions, verify specifications and budget approvals, and prepare tender packages and requests for quotation.
• Identify and prequalify suppliers, evaluate commercial bids, negotiate prices and terms, and recommend contract awards.
• Manage purchase orders from issuance through delivery, goods receipt, and payment.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual terms, audit requirements, and applicable local content regulations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update procurement systems, including SAP/UNISUP, Ariba, AGORA, and NIPEX.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery discrepancies, and manage purchase order amendments and claims.
• Collaborate with user departments, contract teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement operations.
• Promote cost savings, ethical purchasing practices, and adherence to company HSE requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, social sciences, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding of commercial, legal, contractual, and insurance matters.
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP/UNISUP, Ariba, AGORA, or NIPEX.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.