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The Senior Buyer is responsible for collaborating with internal and external customers and suppliers, primarily in large scale drilling rig construction and refurbishment projects, to issue formal RFP's, control bidding process, and negotiate detailed commercial terms and conditions including the following:

Essential functions

• Obtains quotations, prepares and issues purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment and services including special and unusual items.
• Reviews bid proposals for completeness and accuracy to ensure competitive advantages, savings and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Performs diversified duties requiring considerable judgment and decision making.
• Identifies new suppliers for evaluation and qualification, analyzes quotations and negotiate for discounts and PO terms and conditions.
• Communicates with domestic and international offices to assure material being purchased meets specifications and delivery requirements.
• Follows all Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.
• Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests.
• Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk.
• Do not take short cuts or unnecessary risks and actively work with others to ensure they take due care and do not put themselves or others at risk.
• Ensure all incidents are reported and appropriately investigated in accordance with Company procedure.
• As needed, seek advice from HSE representative.

Additional functions

To Manage local Procurement for materials parts and equipment within 7 days with qualified vendors . Audit for 100% for Critical Suppliers .

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

• Must possess a High School diploma and college degree is preferred.
• 5 years relevant work experience required and 7 years preferred.
• A NAPM or CPM certification is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of drilling equipment and inventory requirements.
• Must be a detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks.
• Must have good PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• ERP experience in Supply Chain software (i.e. Oracle) preferred.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and suppliers. Being multi-lingual is preferred.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions.
• Integrity / Trust - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Additional qualifications, skills and abilities

Negotiation Skills . Collaboration Skills .

Position competencies

• Initiating & Driving Change
• Result Focused
• Team Work
• Customer Focus

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.