Job Title: Buyer Lead
Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ABOUT SEADRILL
Seadrill is setting the standard in deepwater oil and gas
drilling. With its modern fleet, experienced crews, and advanced
technologies, Seadrill safely, efficiently, and responsibly unlocks oil
and gas resources for national, integrated, and independent oil
companies. Our vision is to Set the Standard in Drilling. It’s an
ambitious goal. And every single one of us has a part to play. Help us to
keep innovating, improving and maintaining the highest safety standards,
and we’ll give you what you need to be your best too.
Diversity and inclusion are more than words for us. Everyone
is welcome—as an inclusive workplace, our people are comfortable bringing
their authentic whole selves to work. We continue to build an inclusive
culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of
our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our
customers and the communities we operate in.
JOB SUMMARY
The Buyer Lead will oversee the
procurement team, ensuring efficient and effective purchasing processes
while maintaining high standards of vendor management, cost control, and
contract compliance. This role involves leading a team of buyers,
developing and implementing procurement strategies, and collaborating with
various departments to meet organizational goals.
JOB SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor a team of buyers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Delegate tasks and manage workload distribution to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
- Foster a collaborative and motivated work environment, encouraging professional growth and development.
Strategic Procurement:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and market conditions.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.
- Analyse market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to inform procurement strategies.
Vendor Management:
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- When required, negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts to secure favourable agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Procurement Processes:
- Oversee and streamline procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Implement best practices for sourcing and purchasing.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate fulfilment of procurement needs.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Analyse procurement data to identify trends, track performance, and drive decision-making.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance, market fluctuations, and procurement processes.
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
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Proven experience in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and leading procurement teams.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Task management
and prioritization
- Advanced business
and negotiation skills
- Intermediate
understanding of business law and contracts
- Clear
understanding of corporate operational and financial controls and the
internal/external enforcement mechanisms.
- Basic understanding of Supply Chain process 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
EDUCATION AND
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and as a team player.
- Proficient in verbal and written English language skills.
- Innovative, structured and organized mindset.
- Task management and prioritization.
- Show willingness to improve process efficiencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook & Excel
- Organization and planning skills
- Decision-making skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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.