Buyer

SBM Offshore; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Buyer in Rio de Janeiro to procure materials, equipment and services for complex projects within the oil and gas sector.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and stringent cost control to support timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning: you develop and implement 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 to secure favorable 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

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Procurement software

MS Office

Analytical abilities

Regulatory knowledge

Oil & gas experience

Timeliness / deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Engineering

Business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s Now, see how a role change can develop you, and us, even more.

About Us:

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• As 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 and implement 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 to secure favorable 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

Education

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

Experience

• Proven experience in procurement within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong 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

CommercialAnalytics and reportingRegulatory ManagementProject Procurement Strategy and ManagementSBM Product KnowledgePurchasing Tools and ProcessesStrategic Sourcing and Vendor ManagementContract ManagementNegotiationProduct Costing