Technical buyer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to lead procurement for projects and operations. You will negotiate contracts, source suppliers, and manage purchase orders to meet budgets and timelines.

With 10+ years in oil and gas procurement, you will mentor a team and ensure compliance with industry regulations while delivering cost-saving opportunities and clear reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Procurement planning and leadership for project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Strategic supplier sourcing and evaluation for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Contract negotiation to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Issuing and managing purchase orders per specifications and policies.
• Cost control and identifying opportunities without compromising quality.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Providing procurement status updates to managers and stakeholders.
• Mentoring a team of buyers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead procurement plans for projects based on requirements, timelines and budgets.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery needs.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and align with Category Management as needed.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with specs and policies.
• Monitor costs and identify savings opportunities without compromising quality.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Provide regular procurement status updates to project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement planning

Supplier sourcing

Contract negotiation

Purchase orders

Cost control

Compliance

Reporting

Mentoring

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Master in negotiation and communication skills

Job description

Omschrijving functie

Globe icon Senior Buyer Job Overview Location : Netherlands, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland - Job skills Contracts and Procurement - Type Contract Job id 167183 Salary Negotiable Location: Rotterdam Start date: ASAP / Q4 2026

As Senior 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.

• Procurement Planning: You develop, implement and lead 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 for critical packages 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.
• Mentoring: You mentor and monitor the team of buyers and support them on their activities as needed.

Education

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

Experience

• 10+ years' experience in procurement within the oil and gas industry.
• Master in negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in proc...