Job Title



Buyer – Spare Parts & Consumables (Oil & Gas)



Location: Onshore Base (Supporting Offshore Operations)



Job Purpose



The Buyer – Spare Parts & Consumables is responsible for the strategic and operational procurement of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, marine, drilling, and general consumable materials required to support offshore drilling operations. The role ensures that critical spare parts and consumables are procured cost-effectively, delivered on time, and comply with company specifications, client requirements, and industry standards, thereby ensuring uninterrupted offshore operations.

The position works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, Vendors, and Offshore Operations to maintain inventory availability while optimising procurement costs and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities



Procurement Operations

Spare Parts Procurement

Consumables Procurement

Supplier Management

Inventory Coordination

Cost Control

Logistics Coordination

Contract Administration

Finance Support

ERP & Procurement Systems

Documentation

HSSEQ Responsibilities



Minimum Qualifications



• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS Level 4 or higher) is preferred.
• ERP procurement system training (SAP MM, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent) is advantageous.

Experience



• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Minimum 3 years' experience purchasing spare parts and consumables within the Oil & Gas, offshore drilling, marine, mining, heavy engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Experience sourcing OEM and aftermarket spare parts.
• Experience with inventory management principles.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and contract administration.
• Experience with ERP procurement systems.

Technical Knowledge



• Procurement and sourcing best practices.
• Spare parts identification and technical specifications.
• Industrial maintenance materials and consumables.
• Inventory management principles.
• ERP procurement systems (SAP MM, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
• Incoterms and international procurement processes.
• Supplier evaluation and vendor management.
• Cost analysis and budgeting.
• Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel preferred).
• Basic understanding of offshore drilling equipment and maintenance operations.

Competencies



• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Customer-focused approach with internal operational departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical operational deadlines.
• Ethical decision-making and integrity.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

Location: Walvis Bay and Lüderitz



Closing Date: 31/7/2026