Buyer II

Nabors; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors seeks a Buyer / Supply Chain Specialist to align with suppliers, operations, logistics, and internal teams to source materials and services efficiently and ensure on-time delivery. The role emphasizes procurement expertise, supplier relationship management, and negotiation to optimize TCO and mitigate risk.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities with urgency and precision while collaborating across functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, or supply chain management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to influence across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results with minimal supervision.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Procurement lifecycle

Logistics coordination

Vendor performance

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Buyer / Supply Chain Specialist serves as a strategic partner across suppliers, operations, logistics, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time. This role leverages expertise in procurement, supplier relationship management, negotiation, and supply chain operations to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), mitigate risk, and support business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances multiple priorities with urgency and precision, and collaborates effectively across functions to deliver measurable business results.

Required Skills

• - Strategic sourcing and supplier management
• - Contract and price negotiation
• - Purchase order and procurement lifecycle management
• - Supply chain and logistics coordination
• - Vendor performance management
• - Problem-solving and issue resolution
• - Data analysis and decision-making
• - Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• - Project prioritization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.
• - 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• - Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• - Experience working with ERP, purchasing, or supply chain management systems.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• - Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience supporting technology, hardware, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• - Knowledge of freight management, logistics operations, and global supply chain processes.
• - Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and procurement best practices.