Procurement Buyer & Expediter at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize Inquiry Bidder Lists (IBL), including identification of new suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle: PR to PO, PO issuance, delivery follow-up, vendor payment, and PO closure.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and Incoterms with local and international suppliers.
• Track supplier manufacturing and delivery schedules; ensure expediting of critical materials to meet project timelines.
• Coordinate logistics, shipment schedules, and vendor documentation for timely delivery.
• Support annual budget planning, demand forecasting, and rate contract/framework agreement setup.
• Collaborate with PPM, engineering, logistics, and project teams on procurement execution and vendor performance.
• Lead assigned procurement categories to ensure cost, quality, and schedule targets are achieved.

Must-Have Criteria

• Proven experience in Buyer / Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer roles with logistics exposure.
• Solid supplier management experience with international vendors.
• EPC, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or industrial project procurement background preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience in procurement, sourcing, and expediting.
• Good knowledge of Incoterms, international trade terms, and supplier logistics coordination.
• Experience handling global suppliers across multiple engineering categories.
• Strong technical understanding of project materials/equipment procurement.
• Excellent negotiation and market intelligence capability.