Technical Buyer at Oilserv Limited

Role Description

• This full-time Technical Buyer role is an on-site position based in Port Harcourt.
• The Technical Buyer is responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing activities for technical materials, equipment, and services required for Oil & Gas projects.
• Daily tasks include preparing and issuing requests for quotation, evaluating supplier offers, negotiating prices and terms, and raising purchase orders in line with company policies and project specifications.
• The role involves close collaboration with engineering, project management, logistics, and finance teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement, as well as maintaining accurate records and supporting audit and compliance requirements.
• The Technical Buyer also monitors supplier performance, addresses delivery or quality issues, and contributes to continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/HND degree (Engineering, Management or Social Sciences)
• Minimum of 2 years’ Experience in procurement function.

Skills and Competencies

• Appreciates the main risks that can impact supply chains and how they can be mitigated.
• Experienced and understands the application of procedures and governance affecting procurement and supply chain activities.
• Experienced and understands the use and purpose of a financial budget and its impact on procurement and supply activities.
• Evidence of self and team development.
• Experience with influencing and improving ethical practices in the supply chain function.
• Excellent knowledge of spend management.
• Good knowledge of MS packages, especially Excel.