We are now recruiting for a Senior Buyer to work on behalf of our client, a global engineering and installation contractor based in London.

The role involves the preparation/negotiation of major packages for EPCI of offshore pipelines.

A minimum of 10 years procurement experience within the offshore oil & gas engineering industry is essential.

• Preparation, evaluation, negotiation of major subcontracts and purchase orders for EPCI of offshore pipelines.


• Assist Commercial department by obtaining quotations & issuing pre-agreements.


• If not already existing, ability to develop a relationship with major market players for offshore pipeline EPCI projects


• Review variation order requests from suppliers and subcontractors, including price consistency and compliance with contractual terms.


• Liaise with department staff in relation to purchasing requests and keep them informed on technical, commercial, contractual developments in relation to the packages being managed, incl. vendor feedback matters.


• Assist with other departmental duties when departmental members absent.


• Ensure activities comply with Government acts and statutory regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Skills/experience required:

• In depth understanding and experience of negotiating high value subcontracts and purchase orders within the oil & gas sector.


• Familiarity with SAP for creating and processing subcontracts and POs essential.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.


• Member of a Purchasing Institute preferrable but not essential.

Long term contract role - full time

Location: London

Start date: Feb. 2024

Rate: Please contact us directly for details

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK