Buyer

**JOB SPECIFIC 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.- Actively work with Supply Chain Managers, Procurement Leads and/or 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 local Supply Chain Manager and / or global 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 & procedures regarding approval process, authority, SOX compliance and FCPA are strictly followed.- Review assigned 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.- Review and assess 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 PO’s 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 Supply Chain 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 Behavioural Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviours 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**- ** **General understanding of Supply Chain principles, processes and supporting tools.- General understanding of logistics and shipping management, commercial concerns, operational imperatives and decision-making with regard to global materials sourcing decisions- Open communication with Procure-2-Pay team and key stakeholders- Show willingness to improve process efficiencies- Proficient computer skills, competency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement systems.**Desired**- Interpersonal Skills- Accountability and a Bias for Action- Integrity and Honesty- Collaborative and Team Player- Attention to detail; process-driven- Structured, organized and planful mindset- Task management and prioritization; ability to effectively set and manage multiple priorities from both local and global stakeholders**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS****Minimum Requirements**- ** **Education: Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain Management or related field required- Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, preferably in Procurement- English language proficiency: speaking, reading and writing.**Preferred**- ** **Industry: 3-5 years’ experience in oilfield services, drilling and/or related manufacturing and construction industries preferred- Global Mindset: experience operating locally and independently while working in a globally matrixed function preferred**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 ta