Senior Buyer

Location: Tour Ivoire, Koumassi, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Employment Type: Full-time Eligibility: Open exclusively to Ivorian nationals

About us:

Saipem is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore.

With our five business lines - Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions - we are One Company present in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities, providing the world the innovative excellence of our people and our partners.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Buyer to join our Procurement team based in Abidjan. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out all the activities necessary to purchase goods and/or services/subcontracts, in compliance with given cost/time/quality requirements and with Corporate/Company policies and standards and work instructions.

Key Responsabilities:

As a buyer you will:

• Issue to vendors the Request for Quotation based on given purchasing request

• Support the vendors during the preparation of the technical/commercial proposals with obligation of confidentiality about the related bid info

• Prepare the commercial/economic bid tabulation to compare different proposals and suggest actions to be taken in order to improve bid result and/or select the vendor

• Lead the commercial/economic negotiation

• Prepare the purchase or der/subcontract based on standard General Purchase Terms and Conditions and Project Special Purchase Conditions, if any, and manage possible deviations

• Close out the bid process receiving purchase/subcontract confirmation by selected vendor and informing the unsuccessful vendors about negative result of their bid

• Follow up and negotiate, if necessary, purchase order/subcontract revisions

• Perform the assigned activities in compliance with procedures and provided systems and tools

• Check and comment on the technical documentation received with the Purchase Requisition and Technical Evaluation

• Manage contractual documentation (Archive) before the issue to centralized archive

Required Technical Knowledge:

• Procurement Process Management

• Purchasing Process Management

• Bid Evaluation and Commercial Analysis

• Contract Management

• Vendor Management

• Commercial Negotiation

• International Direct and Indirect Tax Knowledge

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Advanced English Proficiency (written and spoken)

Required IT Skills:

• SAP and SAP Ariba

• ERP and Procurement Systems

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft 365 Applications

• Digital Procurement Platforms

• Electronic Document Management Systems

Personal Skills:

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strategic Thinking

• Strong Negotiation Skills

• Effective Communication

• Initiative and Proactivity

• Organizational Awareness

• Flexibility and Adaptability

• Active Listening Skills

• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Personal Attributes:

• Positive and Professional Attitude

• High Integrity and Ethical Standards

• Strong Team Spirit

• Resilience and Stress Management

• Results-Oriented Mindset

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist.

• Previous experience within the Oil & Gas industry is highly preferred.

• Proven experience managing supplier negotiations, procurement processes, and contract administration.

Why Join Saipem?

By joining Saipem, you will become part of a diverse and international organization recognized for excellence, innovation, and sustainable development. You will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects while developing your professional skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Apply now and become part of a team shaping the future of energy.

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