Buyer (Project Based)

Role Overview

Buyer (Project Based) at Nabors, based in the Eastern Hemisphere. Provides direction and advice on all procurement and contract related issues.

Role Purpose

To manage procurement and contracting activities across the Eastern Hemisphere, supporting project requirements through vendor management, contract administration, and purchasing policy implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Contract Management

• Initiate vendor additions to the supplier base.
• Initiate Master Service Agreements for contractors.
• Review and renegotiate existing contracts.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders according to Statement of Authority.
• Vendor negotiation and management.
• Meet with new potential vendors for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operations.
• Update sole vendor list with new vendors.

Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate with UAE Operations and warehousing teams.
• Track and coordinate local deliveries.
• Close out all open Purchase Orders no longer required for Saudi Arabia.
• Support the Project Management Team for all their requirements.
• Support CANRIG for all their procurement-related requirements.

Purchasing Policy & Process

• Implement and communicate purchasing policies.
• Train Requestors in iSupplier for Purchase Requisition preparations.
• Catalog set-up, management and support for Saudi Arabia.

Performance & Compliance

• Ensure annual goals are being fulfilled on a monthly basis.
• Support and participate in achieving organizational QHSE objectives.
• Perform duties in accordance with the company's policies, procedures, and quality objectives.
• Make decisions within scope of work and escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Report any nonconformities or risks that may impact quality, legal compliance, safety, environment, or customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree.
• Industry-related work experience of 3–5 years.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• 5 years' experience in Oilfield Service Industry (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge in Excel.
• Good personality and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (preferred).
• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft ERP software (preferred).
• Power BI knowledge (preferred).