Buyer – Procurement, Contracts & Logistics

Are you a procurement professional who enjoys balancing commercial insight, vendor management, and operational delivery?

OCS Services is looking for a proactive Buyer / Senior Buyer to support the procurement of goods and services across our projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic Oil & Gas environment, interfacing with project teams, vendors, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.

OCS Services is a trusted provider of Operations & Maintenance, Asset Integrity Management, and Integrated Crew Management solutions to the offshore energy industry.

As a joint venture between Planet Energy and BW Offshore, OCS supports complex offshore and onshore projects worldwide, with operations spanning Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.

We are guided by our core values: Trust · Driven · Care · Innovation

Learn more at www.ocs.services

• Forecast and plan annual procurement activities based on project inputs
• Manage day-to-day procurement activities and proactively mitigate delays
• Ensure purchasing is executed in line with procurement plans, quality standards, and timelines
• Vet purchase requisitions and purchase orders and track them through delivery and quality checks

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and develop reliable vendors to achieve cost-effective sourcing
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and a structured vendor database
• Assess vendor performance on quality, delivery, pricing, and compliance
• Liaise between technical teams and vendors to resolve technical clarifications

• Coordinate import/export activities and logistics arrangements, including global transportation and local warehousing
• Liaise with logistics providers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international trade regulations

• Analyze procurement spend and identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation
• Monitor market trends and material availability to ensure competitive pricing
• Coordinate with Finance for timely vendor payments and resolution of commercial issues

• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and audit trails
• Support pre-bid activities by providing procurement inputs to marketing and estimation teams

• Deliver CMMS training programs to end users
• 3–6 years’ experience in procurement within the Oil & Gas industry
• Good experience of local & international trade
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, contract terms, and trade regulations
• Sound financial acumen and strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement documentation
• Strong communication, coordination, and vendor-management capabilities
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and a strong team player
• Ability to review and negotiate supplier contracts confidently

• Exposure to international procurement and logistics operations
• A collaborative and professional working environment
• Opportunities to deepen expertise in Oil & Gas supply chain operations
• A role where your contribution directly supports project success and cost efficiency
• Alignment with a company that values integrity, performance, and teamwork