Buyer 1

Airswift; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider serving the energy, process and infrastructure sectors. The Buyer 1 will support oil and gas projects through RFQ preparation, vendor evaluation, and contract support, ensuring timely procurement of equipment, materials, and services while managing terms and supplier performance.

Role demands strong negotiation, attention to detail, and robust coordination with stakeholders across EPCC activities, with focus on FPSO related procurement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in procuring equipment, materials, and services for oil & gas projects.
• 2+ years in an EPCC procurement environment.
• Experience supporting change, variation, or dispute matters during project execution and post-project phases.
• Ability to analyse and prepare RFQs in line with contracting strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Experience evaluating vendor responses and supporting purchase order terms with stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage deviations to PO terms while protecting commercial interests.
• Familiarity with FPSO project terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of Malaysia Customs procedures.
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs in line with contracting strategy, policies and procedures.
• Evaluate vendor responses and support issue of PO terms in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support change, variation or dispute matters during project execution and post-project phases.
• Procure equipment, materials and services, including warranties, and review vendor performance.

Skills

RFQ analysis

Vendor evaluation

Negotiation

FPSO terminology

Malaysia Customs procedures

Microsoft Office

Communication & coordination

Documentation accuracy

Pressure/several priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Job Title: Buyer 1

This opportunity sits within a company operating in the offshore and energy sector, supporting procurement activity for oil and gas projects. The role focuses on RFQ preparation, vendor evaluation, purchase order terms and conditions, and contract-related support to help deliver project requirements, timelines, and budget expectations. This position offers involvement in technically focused procurement work, including equipment, materials, services, warranties, and vendor performance review.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related discipline
• Required Experience:
• Minimum five years of experience in procuring equipment, materials, and services for oil and gas projects
• At least two years of experience in a procurement environment within EPCC projects
• Experience supporting change, variation, or dispute matters during project execution and post-project phases
• Required Skills:
• Ability to analyse and prepare RFQs in line with contracting strategy, policies, and procedures
• Experience evaluating vendor responses and supporting the issue of purchase order terms and conditions in collaboration with stakeholders
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to manage deviations to purchase order terms and conditions while protecting commercial interests
• Familiarity with technical terms and requirements related to FPSO projects
• Knowledge of Malaysia Customs procedures
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• High attention to detail, with a strong commitment to compliance and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.