Project-Based Buyer – Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Buyer will support Nabors' procurement activities across the Eastern Hemisphere, focusing on projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. You will act as a key liaison between operations, warehousing, and vendors to ensure timely and compliant acquisition of goods and services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contract guidance for the Eastern Hemisphere.
• Coordinate with UAE operations and warehousing teams.
• Initiate vendor additions, master service agreements (MSAs) and manage vendor negotiations.
• Implement and communicate purchasing policies.
• Support project management and CANRIG teams with all procurement needs.
• Set up and maintain catalogues for Saudi Arabia, and train requestors in iSupplier.
• Review, renegotiate and approve contracts and purchase orders.
• Track local deliveries, close obsolete purchase orders, and update the sole‑vendor list.
• Ensure monthly achievement of annual procurement goals and compliance with QHSE objectives.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3‑5 years of procurement experience, preferably in the oilfield services industry.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle
• Microsoft ERP systems
• iSupplier procurement platform

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact energy projects.
• Exposure to global operations and advanced procurement technologies.