Remote-Ready Marine Survey Buyer – Global Projects

Aventa Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventa, based in the Paris area, seeks a Marine Survey Commodity Buyer to manage procurement of marine survey services for submarine cable projects worldwide. You will run RFQs, negotiate with contractors and sign contracts, while collaborating with project managers, marine operations and QHSE.

The role offers a contract assignment with real prospects for permanent placement, with remote work possible and some travel across oceans.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of procurement experience in offshore construction or marine contracting.
• Experience buying marine survey, geophysical or geotechnical services is a plus.
• Track record of running tenders, negotiating and managing contracts with marine contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support bid teams with cost estimates for outsourced survey activities based on cost history and benchmarks.
• Identify survey needs with project managers, define sourcing strategy and bidder list.
• Run RFQs and tenders, evaluate offers and present purchasing recommendations.
• Negotiate and sign contracts with survey contractors and ensure SAP approvals.
• Manage contract execution, variations and commercial issues until close-out.

Job description

Aventa, based in the Paris area, seeks a Marine Survey Commodity Buyer to manage procurement of marine survey services for submarine cable projects worldwide. You will run RFQs, negotiate with contractors and sign contracts, while collaborating with project managers, marine operations and QHSE.

The role offers a contract assignment with real prospects for permanent placement, with remote work possible and some travel across oceans.