Buyer Offshore
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Saipem in Italia
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, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.
Purpose of the position: The Offshore & Onshore Transport Buyer is a strategic role within the Procurement department, you will respond to the Shipping and Transport Procurement Manager and be part of the Supply Chain function. The position is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing end-to-end logistics solutions. This includes standard land transportation ( onshore ) and highly complex maritime or remote supply chain operations ( offshore).
How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute procurement strategies for land transport (road, rail, heavy-lift/oversized cargo) and maritime operations (chartering, Offshore Support Vessels, Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels etc.)
- Tender Management (RFQ): Lead complex international freight tenders, understand technical offers, and ensure total cost transparency.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate freight rates, spot/long-term Charter Parties, Incoterms, demurrage/detention terms, and fuel adjustment factors (Bunker/Fuel Surcharges).
- Strong command of international transport law, including CMR conventions, Bills of Lading, and specific offshore charter-party frameworks (e.g., BIMCO standards).
- Risk & Claim Management: Mitigate logistical risks related to weather delays, port congestion, and customs bottlenecks. Manage commercial claims for damaged cargo or operational downtime.
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