Rig Buyer
Core
Manage end-to-end procurement for materials, services, and repairs to support offshore drilling operations and ensure operational readiness.
Role type
Procurement specialist (supply chain)
Builds
Procurement processes for rig operations
Domain
Offshore drilling / Energy
Required skills
Commercial evaluation, vendor negotiation, ERP systems, order management, repair lifecycle tracking, service labor documentation, logistics coordination, cost validation, discrepancy resolution
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, 5+ years procurement experience, multi-tasking in fast-paced environments, strong communication
Technologies
ERP systems
Responsibilities
Conduct commercial evaluations and negotiate terms; oversee automated sourcing and vendor performance; create and manage purchase orders; monitor repair item lifecycles; ensure service labor approvals and documentation; coordinate logistics for equipment collection and shipping; resolve invoice and PO discrepancies; respond to urgent orders and rig-down situations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC