Buyer

SBM Offshore N.V.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. is seeking a Buyer based in Bengaluru, India, to manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services for projects and operations.

The role focuses on negotiating contracts, ensuring timely delivery, and supporting project budgets with strategic sourcing and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven oil and gas procurement experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with procurement

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: develop and implement procurement plans based on project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Supplier Sourcing: follow strategic sourcing category manager framing and evaluate suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Contract Negotiation: negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements while mitigating risks.
• Purchase Orders: issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications and company policies.
• Cost Control: ensure procurement activities align with budget constraints and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Compliance: ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Reporting: provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders on procurement status, potential risks, and mitigation strategies

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

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

• Commercial
• Analytics and reporting
• Regulatory Management
• Project Procurement Strategy and Management
• SBM Product Knowledge
• Purchasing Tools and Processes
• Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Negotiation
• Product Costing