Buyer

General information

Organisation

Operating in more than countries, BOURBON supports its customers by providing a wide range of innovative and sustainable maritime services in the oil, gas, and wind energy sectors. With a fleet of 159 modern, standardized vessels, the company and its 4,600 employees are working to achieve one ambition: to be the partner of choice for major players in offshore energy. Deeply rooted in local environments, BOURBON considers its proximity to its customers to be one of its key assets.

Strongly rooted in local communities, BOURBON makes proximity to its customers one of its key assets. Its worldwide network enables it to operate anywhere in the world with the same level of quality and safety.

Reference

2026-2279

Job type (offshore/onshore)

Onshore

Position description

Job title

Buyer

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Roles and responsibilities

Issuance of purchase orders under contract

Create and issue purchase orders in compliance with existing contracts

Ensure correct application of incoterms and applicable contractual conditions

Issuance of purchase orders with sourcing for non-contractual needs (with the support of Category Managers when required)

Identify and select suppliers for spot purchases

Negotiate optimal conditions in terms of price, quality, delivery time and incoterms

Ensure applicable Terms & Conditions are discussed with and accepted by the supplier

Targets

Compliance to Group Procurement procedures and policies

100% of Purchase orders managed based on Purchase Requisition prioritization

100% of purchase orders data kept up to date (promised dates, payment terms, etc.)

100% of orders received only after confirmation of delivery and/or service completion

End-to-end follow-up from the Purchase Requisition to the delivery

Monitor transportation of equipment to hubs and vessels in collaboration with the Logistics Department (flow tracking and shipments traceability)

Act as the main point of contact for operational teams regarding order and logistics follow-up

Raise alerts in case of delays or anomalies and ensure corrective actions are initiated by responsible functions (logistics, customs, etc.)

Involve relevant stakeholders when specific issues arise during orders processing

Suppliers’ performance

Analyze compliance with delivery schedules and contractual commitments

Provide regular feedback to Category Managers regarding supplier’s performance

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

Bachelor’s degree +2/3 years (Procurement, Supply Chain)

3-5 years

Bourbon's employer value proposition

Career Development & Continuous Learning-Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and professional training.

International Environment & Team Spirit-Working in a multicultural environment that promotes collaboration and diversity.

Operational Excellence, Safety & High Standards-Commitment to safety, high performance, and quality in maritime operations.

Position location

Job location

Africa, Angola, Luanda Office

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

3 - Bachelor's degree (3 years)

Minimum level of experience required

6-10 years

Languages

English (2 - Intermediate ++)