Senior Strategic Buyer: Sourcing & Supply Chain

Nabors; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors seeks a Senior Buyer / Buyer II in Magnolia, AR to secure timely, cost-effective materials and services for customer commitments and field operations. You will partner with suppliers, logistics, and internal stakeholders to optimize TCO and mitigate risks, delivering measurable business results.

The role requires a customer-focused problem solver who can balance priorities, negotiate effectively, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Source materials and services that support commitments, operations, and objectives.
• Evaluate suppliers and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms to maximize value and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and supply continuity.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier performance to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

PO lifecycle

Supply chain coordination

Vendor performance

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing systems

Job description

Nabors seeks a Senior Buyer / Buyer II in Magnolia, AR to secure timely, cost-effective materials and services for customer commitments and field operations. You will partner with suppliers, logistics, and internal stakeholders to optimize TCO and mitigate risks, delivering measurable business results.

The role requires a customer-focused problem solver who can balance priorities, negotiate effectively, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.