Buyer (Equipment/Packages)

About Saipem

Saipem stands as a global frontrunner in engineering and constructing large-scale ventures for energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Operating under a unified structure named “One Company,” it includes lines such as Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Dedicated to technological innovation, Saipem’s mission centers on "Engineering for a sustainable future," supporting clients with digital technologies to achieve environmental sustainability and advance the energy transition toward Net Zero. The company is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, active in over 50 countries, and employs approximately 30,000 people from more than 130 national backgrounds.

Role Purpose

The position focuses on serving as a Service Buyer responsible for managing procurement activities related to goods, services, and subcontracts while adhering to corporate policies, timelines, cost goals, and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for goods and/or services, ensuring alignment with cost, time, quality, and corporate standards.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to vendors based on defined purchase requisitions.
• Assist vendors during preparation of technical and commercial proposals, maintaining confidentiality of bid details.
• Create commercial and economic bid comparisons to evaluate proposals and recommend improvements or vendor selection strategies.
• Lead negotiations focusing on commercial and economic terms.
• Draft purchase orders or subcontracts incorporating standard General Purchase Terms and Conditions plus any project-specific purchase conditions, managing deviations if encountered.
• Finalize bid processes by confirming purchase/subcontract awards with successful vendors and notifying unsuccessful bidders.
• Monitor and negotiate changes or revisions to purchase orders or subcontracts when necessary.
• Execute procurement tasks in compliance with established procedures and systems.
• Review and provide feedback on technical documentation associated with purchase requisitions and evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational background in procurement or related disciplines.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant procurement experience.
• Proficiency in English language is mandatory.
• Strong skills in MS Office and SAP software applications.

Employment Details and Benefits

• Employment on a permanent contract basis linked to projects.
• A comprehensive package of corporate benefits is provided.
• Standard working hours: 45 hours per week.
• Development opportunities through Saipem’s One Saipem Way soft skills model emphasizing career growth, communication, collaboration, and innovation.
• Work location is Qatar.

Additional Information

Saipem encourages applicants who may not perfectly meet all criteria but believe they can contribute to business growth. They welcome spontaneous applications. The company fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, mutual respect, and believes in innovation driven by diverse perspectives. Saipem prioritizes health, safety, and environmental sustainability, especially given challenging operational conditions.

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