Technical Purchaser

This position is responsible for the procurement of medium to large equipment packages, ensuring adherence to Supply Chain procedures and alignment with project-specific requirements. The role involves managing the full procurement cycle — from requisition to delivery — while working closely with internal departments, suppliers, and logistics to guarantee timely, cost-effective, and compliant operations. It also includes contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and continuous contribution to process improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Responsible for the procurement of medium to large equipment packages, in accordance with SC procedures.
• Ensure compliance with BW Energy’s SC procedures and project-specific Procurement Plans.
• Manage procurement, expediting, and supply chain control from requisition to onboard delivery.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and logistics to optimize deliveries and minimize freight/customs costs.
• Ensure quality and suitability of equipment/spares in coordination with relevant departments.
• Apply thorough cost control throughout procurement activities.
• Issue Purchase Orders in IFS and perform material receiving when required.
• Monitor changes in the supplier market; maintain balanced contact with local and global suppliers.
• Participate in supplier meetings and contribute to supplier relationship development.
• Maintain commodity knowledge and oversee the development of the Bidders List.
• Support implementation and understanding of frame agreements and identify needs for new agreements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs.
• Evaluate bids, perform clarifications, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Analyze TCO / Life Cycle Costs and recommend awards.
• Coordinate with Legal on contract terms and supplier qualifications.
• Participate in the negotiation and implementation of strategic contracts (short, long-term or MSAs).
• Monitor supplier production schedules and ensure delivery capability.
• Identify and mitigate risks to delivery schedules.
• Maintain IFS database accuracy; liaise quarterly with requisitioners to validate open requests.
• Prepare regular Procurement Status Reports (PSR).
• Ensure compliance with E&P policies, internal controls, and applicable tax regulations.
• Guarantee the implementation of contracts for oil lifting operations.
• Contribute to global SC initiatives and bid inputs for new contracts.
• Support alignment of local SC practices with global best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice adoption.
• Ensure compliance with local content requirements.

Education

• Education / degree within Purchasing and/or Logistics Administration will be preferred;
• Long relevant experience may replace educational requirements.

Experience

• Ideally, 8 years of working experience within purchase, preferably from Supply Chain within the oil & gas or marine related industry;
• Previous experience with ERP systems.
  

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of the local supply market for the oil & gas industry and general knowledge to the international oil & gas supplier market;
• Familiar with the terminology of the oil & gas industry;
• Good understanding/knowledge of ERP systems;

• Technical knowledge/understanding of the oil & gas industry is an advantage.
• Advanced English (oral and written);

• Understanding and knowledge of the technical, contractual, and commercial issues related to the design and engineering of Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading vessels is an advantage.