Senior Buyer

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in managing purchasing activities that directly impact operational success and profitability.
This is an opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and work cross-functionally to secure high-quality products and services at competitive prices within major energy projects.

Immediate starts working at our clients offices in Rotterdam with upto 3 days a week and 2 days remote with occasional site visits.
You’ll be joining a high-performing team delivering complex brownfield and greenfield EPC projects, with long-term scope and strong pipeline visibility.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for mechanical packages across major projects
• Manage end-to-end sourcing, from RFQ through to contract award
• Negotiate commercial terms and supplier agreements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and supply chain teams
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in procurement and purchasing processes
• Proven experience with mechanical packages
• Oil & Gas industry experience
• EPC project experience
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and market analysis capability
• Experience using procurement systems / ERP tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years procurement experience, including senior-level responsibility
• Professional certifications (e.g. CPSM, CPP) are advantageous

Apply now or reach out directly to discuss further.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.