Senior Buyer - Mechanical Packages (Offshore EPC)

Do you have experience procuring complex mechanical packages for offshore EPC projects? Can you manage suppliers, technical bid evaluations, and package delivery while balancing cost, quality, and schedule?

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We are looking for a Senior Buyer - Mechanical Packages (Offshore EPC) to manage the procurement of critical static and rotating equipment for large-scale offshore and oil & gas projects, ensuring successful package delivery from sourcing through manufacturing and final delivery.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activities for complex mechanical equipment packages within offshore EPC projects.
• Manage sourcing, RFQs, technical/commercial evaluations, and supplier selection processes.
• Procure static and rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and packaged systems.
• Coordinate closely with engineering teams to align technical specifications and procurement strategy.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, delivery schedules, and supplier performance requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing progress, expediting activities, inspections, and delivery milestones.
• Resolve technical and commercial deviations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support project execution by managing procurement risks, schedule impacts, and package interfaces.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project requirements, procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide procurement reporting, forecasting, and status updates to project stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of procurement experience within offshore, oil & gas, or EPC projects.
• Proven experience procuring mechanical packages for complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of static and rotating equipment procurement processes.
• Experience with offshore production facilities, FPSO projects, or large industrial EPC projects is highly preferred.
• Experience managing suppliers, technical bid evaluations, manufacturing follow-up, and package delivery.
• Familiarity with vendor documentation, inspections, and expediting activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering specifications and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Experience working with ERP and procurement systems.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.