Technical Purchaser

BW Energy

  • Rio de Janeiro - RJ
  • Permanente
  • Período integral
  • Há 1 mês
  • Aplicar facilmente
This position is responsible for the procurement of medium to large equipment packages, ensuring adherence to Supply Chain procedures and alignment with project-specific requirements. The role involves managing the full procurement cycle — from requisition to delivery — while working closely with internal departments, suppliers, and logistics to guarantee timely, cost-effective, and compliant operations. It also includes contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and continuous contribution to process improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Responsible for the procurement of medium to large equipment packages, in accordance with SC procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with BW Energy’s SC procedures and project-specific Procurement Plans.
  • Manage procurement, expediting, and supply chain control from requisition to onboard delivery.
  • Liaise with freight forwarders and logistics to optimize deliveries and minimize freight/customs costs.
  • Ensure quality and suitability of equipment/spares in coordination with relevant departments.
  • Apply thorough cost control throughout procurement activities.
  • Issue Purchase Orders in IFS and perform material receiving when required.
  • Monitor changes in the supplier market; maintain balanced contact with local and global suppliers.
  • Participate in supplier meetings and contribute to supplier relationship development.
  • Maintain commodity knowledge and oversee the development of the Bidders List.
  • Support implementation and understanding of frame agreements and identify needs for new agreements.
  • Prepare and issue RFQs.
  • Evaluate bids, perform clarifications, and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Analyze TCO / Life Cycle Costs and recommend awards.
  • Coordinate with Legal on contract terms and supplier qualifications.
  • Participate in the negotiation and implementation of strategic contracts (short, long-term or MSAs).
  • Monitor supplier production schedules and ensure delivery capability.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to delivery schedules.
  • Maintain IFS database accuracy; liaise quarterly with requisitioners to validate open requests.
  • Prepare regular Procurement Status Reports (PSR).
  • Ensure compliance with E&P policies, internal controls, and applicable tax regulations.
  • Guarantee the implementation of contracts for oil lifting operations.
  • Contribute to global SC initiatives and bid inputs for new contracts.
  • Support alignment of local SC practices with global best practices.
  • Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice adoption.
  • Ensure compliance with local content requirements.
RequirementsEducation
  • Education / degree within Purchasing and/or Logistics Administration will be preferred;
  • Long relevant experience may replace educational requirements.
Experience
  • Ideally, 8 years of working experience within purchase, preferably from Supply Chain within the oil & gas or marine related industry;
  • Previous experience with ERP systems.
Knowledge
  • In-depth knowledge of the local supply market for the oil & gas industry and general knowledge to the international oil & gas supplier market;
  • Familiar with the terminology of the oil & gas industry;
  • Good understanding/knowledge of ERP systems;
  • Technical knowledge/understanding of the oil & gas industry is an advantage.
  • Advanced English (oral and written);
  • Understanding and knowledge of the technical, contractual, and commercial issues related to the design and engineering of Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading vessels is an advantage.

BW Energy