Procurement Specialist

Job description / Role

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and procurement of assigned commodities and services for the global fleet from international vendors.

Main responsibilities:
- Develop and establish local and international procurements sources for assigned categories. Employ strategic procurement practices, processes and techniques to provide the best total cost supply chain solution.
- Review requisitions and determine technical, cost & delivery requirements. Identify suitable supply sources and negotiate terms in accordance with requirements.
- Manage the entire Requisition- RFQ-Award/Purchase Order- Delivery process for assigned categories and/or rigs in accordance with relevant policies & procedures with minimal supervision.
- Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Materials groups in the development of equipment and product specifications, substitute materials and sources of supply.
- Maintain an awareness of trends in materials and supply prices.
- Coordinate with Suppliers to resolve pricing and service quality issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have 7-10 years’ experience, with at least 5 year in similar position in an offshore drilling or related industries. Strategic Sourcing /Category Management experience is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and the ability to work autonomously. Sound knowledge of equipment used in the offshore drilling industry is essential, in addition to excellent analytical and interpersonal ability.

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering or commerce. Additional specialized qualification in sourcing/procurement will be preferred.

About the Company

A leading multinational organization specializing in global offshore drilling operations