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Senior Buyer

Saipem
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
Company Description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future. We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as 'One Company', our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Purpose Of The Position

As Buyer, you will be part of the Supply Chain within the Procurement family.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

  • Carry out procurement activities in compliance with cost/time/quality requirements
  • Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
  • Support vendors during bid preparation
  • Prepare bid tabulations
  • Lead negotiations
  • Prepare and manage purchase orders and subcontracts
  • Close bid processes
  • Follow up and negotiate revisions
  • Ensure compliance with procedures
  • Review technical documentation
  • Manage contractual documentation

What are we looking for?

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Economics

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement

Languages

English (working proficiency)

Technical Skills

Procurement processes, contract management, vendor management, INCOTERMS

IT Skills

Familiarity with SAP or similar tools

What Can We Offer To You

Competitive package, health benefits, 401(k), PTO, hybrid working model

Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more on our career page here

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.

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