Procurement Analyst Junior (Strategic Buyer – Oil & Gas)

Petrobras Netherlands; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Holiday allowance

13th month

Travel allowance

Health insurance contribution

Pension plan

Fitness benefit

Training opportunities

Job summary

Petrobras Netherlands B.V. is seeking a Procurement Analyst Junior to support end-to-end sourcing for goods and services within a dynamic, international environment.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, ICT, and Petrobras headquarters to develop robust contracting strategies and ensure compliant procurement activities. You will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers, performing commercial and risk analyses, and assisting in RFI/RFQ/RFP processes while growing your procurement

Qualifications

• Based in the Netherlands and legally authorized to work in the country.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Contracting or Supply Chain (Oil & Gas industry preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex sourcing processes and negotiations.
• Familiarity with international contracting frameworks in Oil & Gas or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction).
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, engineering, law or related field.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of end-to-end procurement processes (Source-to-Contract) for goods and services, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers, service providers, contractors and specialized vendors, under guidance.
• Conduct commercial, financial and risk analysis (pricing structures, cost drivers, contractual terms, market benchmarks).
• Support stakeholders in refining requirements (scope, specifications, service levels) to ensure optimal procurement outcomes.
• Assist in the management and execution of sourcing events, including RFI / RFQ / RFP processes and e-auctions.
• Ensure compliance with PNBV policies, Petrobras guidelines and applicable legislation (including governance and audit requirements).
• Support contract drafting and negotiations activities in collaboration with Legal and senior procurement team members.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to contract management activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and Procurement best practices.
• Prepare procurement reports and monitor value delivery metrics including savings, cost avoidance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Power BI

SAP MM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, engineering, law or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAP MM

Job description

Contracts Department

Petrobras Netherlands B.V. (PNBV) is a subsidiary of Petrobras – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – focused on commercial and contracting activities, with a primary emphasis on the procurement of services and indirect spend categories, as well as the acquisition of materials, equipment, and offshore assets to support Petrobras' operations worldwide.

The Procurement team is part of the Contracts Department within PNBV. In this role, you will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, HR, ICT), Petrobras headquarters, other Petrobras Group companies, and a global supplier base.

Our mission is to contribute to Petrobras' strategic objectives by delivering robust and complaint contracting strategies, ensuring optimal balance between cost, quality, risk mitigation, supply security and compliance.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Procurement Analyst Junior with background in services procurement process, preferably within Oil & Gas or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts.

In this role, you will, support and progressively manage end-to-end sourcing processes ("Source-to-Contract") for goods and services, under the guidance of senior procurement team members. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, contributing to sourcing initiatives, commercial analysis, negotiations, and contract-related activities while developing your procurement expertise.

This position is ideal for a professional seeking to grow in a dynamic international environment, with opportunities to build technical knowledge, stakeholder management skills, and strategic sourcing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of end-to-end procurement processes (Source-to-Contract) for goods and services, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements;
• Assist in the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies;
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers, service providers, contractors and specialized vendors, under guidance;
• Conduct commercial, financial and risk analysis (pricing structures, cost drivers, contractual terms, market benchmarks);
• Support stakeholders in refining requirements (scope, specifications, service levels) to ensure optimal procurement outcomes;
• Assist in the management and execution of sourcing events, including RFI / RFQ / RFP processes and e-auctions;
• Ensure compliance with PNBV policies, Petrobras guidelines and applicable legislation (including governance and audit requirements);
• Support contract drafting and negotiations activities in collaboration with Legal and senior procurement team members;
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to contract management activities;
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and Procurement best practices;
• Prepare procurement reports and monitor value delivery metrics including savings, cost avoidance and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Based in the Netherlands and legally authorized to work in the country;
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Contracting or Supply Chain (Oil & Gas industry preferred);
• Proven experience managing complex sourcing processes and negotiations;
• Familiarity with international contracting frameworks in Oil & Gas or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction);
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, engineering, law or related field;
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken);
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills; and
• High level of integrity, attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP (MM module);
• Experience in African markets is a strong advantage;
• Experience with data processing and analysis, including the use of Power BI for data visualization;
• Experience working in a multinational or matrix organization; and
• Knowledge of French language (written and spoken) is highly valued..
• Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution capability;
• Strong communication and influencing skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously;
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset ("can do" attitude); and
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Hybrid full-time role (40h/week – 3 days in the Rotterdam office);
• 12-month contract with strong perspective of renewal;
• Competitive salary package;
• Holiday allowance, 13th month, travel allowance, health insurance contribution and pension plan;
• Fitness benefit and training opportunities; and
• International, dynamic and collaborative work environment.

This vacancy is open to all candidates. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from individuals under the Dutch Participation Act.

Screening – Certificate of Conduct (VOG)

Background screening is part of the selection process. All new employees are required to provide a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag – VOG).