Buyer

About SBM Offshore

SBM Offshore is a global specialist in deepwater ocean infrastructure, known for delivering floating production solutions across the full life cycle of an asset, from design and build through installation and operations. With a worldwide workforce of more than 8,000 people, the company runs a long-term, asset-backed model designed to provide dependable performance, high asset availability, and stable cash flow. Its work combines technical depth, operational dependability, and targeted innovation to support safer, more efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while also expanding into new blue economy opportunities.

Role Purpose

As a Buyer, you will handle the purchase of materials, equipment, and services needed for project delivery or ongoing operations. The role focuses on negotiating commercial terms, managing supplier relationships, and making sure items and services arrive on time to keep work aligned with schedules and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute procurement plans that reflect project scope, timelines, and budget limits.
• Identify and assess suppliers in line with strategic sourcing and category management direction, ensuring they satisfy expectations for quality, price, and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with vendors to achieve beneficial agreements while reducing risk, coordinating with the Category Management team when required.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders with attention to accuracy, project requirements, and internal procedures.
• Monitor spend closely, support cost control efforts, and look for savings opportunities without affecting quality.
• Ensure procurement work follows applicable regulations, company policies, and safety requirements.
• Share procurement progress, risks, and mitigation actions with project managers and other stakeholders on a regular basis.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a similar discipline is required.

Experience and Skills

• Hands-on procurement experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong negotiating and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Working knowledge of procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good planning, organization, and analytical thinking skills.
• Understanding of industry regulations and compliance expectations.
• Ability to stay effective in a fast-moving, deadline-oriented environment.

Functional Competencies

• Commercial awareness
• Analytics and reporting
• Regulatory management
• Project procurement strategy and management
• SBM product knowledge
• Purchasing tools and processes
• Strategic sourcing and vendor management
• Contract management
• Negotiation
• Product costing

Equal Opportunity Statement

SBM Offshore is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company Information

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in companies that together form the SBM Offshore Group. These entities are separate legal organizations.