Seadrill

Senior Buyer

LocationHouston, TX

About This Job

REPORTING TO: Supply Chain Manager LOCATION:Houston, TX

ABOUT SEADRILL

As one of the world’s leading integrated drilling companies, we operate globally, bringing together talented professionals from around the world. With our modern fleet, skilled crews, and advanced technologies, Seadrill unlocks oil and gas resources for our clients worldwide. We’re committed to ‘Setting the Standard’ in drilling – an ambitious goal that we embrace with confidence.

Both onshore and offshore, Seadrill employees are the key to our success. We foster an inclusive and dynamic workplace that celebrates diversity, recognizing that our varied backgrounds, identities, and perspectives drive innovation. We invest in our workforce through world-class training and education, helping our people to unlock their full potential.

At Seadrill, we strive daily to be the best version of ourselves for our clients, colleagues, and industry. Join us in shaping the future of offshore drilling.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for executing and overseeing the procurement of goods and services for rig and office operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Main Job Responsibilities

Review incoming purchase requisitions to review materials requirement for validity and priority
Ensure fixed pricing agreements with suppliers are being used to maximize cost savings
Communicate efficiently and efficiently with vendors and stakeholders
Self-report performance against yearly KPI targets
Establish relationships with key vendors and stakeholders
Educate lower-level buyers on processes/procedures & ERP navigation
Actively work with Procurement Managers and Category Managers to identify optimal procurement strategies.
Use only company approved suppliers. If needed, requests for new suppliers must be reviewed and approved by the Procurement Manager and / or Supply Chain Director.
Obtain and review quotes as per the relevant company and local procedures
Follow up promptly on clarifications and requests for information from suppliers or the rig
Prepare purchase orders using company approved software(s).
Ensure company policies and procedures regarding approval process, authority, SOX compliance and FCPA are strictly followed.
Review all material and service requisitions (repair & return included) in terms of quantities, pricing, specifications, account coding, authorization limits, priority, urgency, for accurate preparation of Purchase Orders.
Constantly review and assess the economics of local purchase against foreign purchase with consideration given to quality, certification, costs, and lead times.
Continuously review all open purchase orders and expedite overdue and outstanding purchase orders with suppliers:
Process invoices and assist account payables with invoice discrepancies
Maintain a general knowledge of company supply chain and financial procedures
Document procurement problems to allow effective resolution and prevention
Resolve procurement related incidents reported by the end users
Complete additional tasks as assigned by Procurement Supervisor or Manager

SAFETY AT SEADRILL

Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt’ whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations. Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment. We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe. Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK

In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it.

We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees, where we identified four key

competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

Drive & Ownership

Change & Forward Thinking
Communication & Collaboration
Service Delivery

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE Essential

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
Proficient in the use of ERP systems
Knowledge of the Supply Chain, Inventory, and Procurement Process
Knowledge of rig operations
Demonstrated analytical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced understanding of Supply Chain process and supporting tools
Full understanding of logistics and shipping management, commercial concerns, operational imperatives, and decision-making with regard to global materials sourcing decisions
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook suite of products


Desired

Accountability
Communications
Integrity and honesty
Mentoring
Professionalism in dealing with external parties


EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management or related field
5-10 years progressive experience in Supply Chain, Inventory, and Procurement

• Must pass drug screen and background check• Proven history of successful expediting

JOIN SEADRILL

We value our people and want to retain them, so we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.

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