Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ABOUT SEADRILL

Seadrill is setting the standard in deepwater oil and gas drilling. With its modern fleet, experienced crews, and advanced technologies, Seadrill safely, efficiently, and responsibly unlocks oil and gas resources for national, integrated, and independent oil companies. Our vision is to Set the Standard in Drilling. It’s an ambitious goal. And every single one of us has a part to play. Help us to keep innovating, improving and maintaining the highest safety standards, and we’ll give you what you need to be your best too.

Diversity and inclusion are more than words for us. Everyone is welcome—as an inclusive workplace, our people are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer Lead will oversee the procurement team, ensuring efficient and effective purchasing processes while maintaining high standards of vendor management, cost control, and contract compliance. This role involves leading a team of buyers, developing and implementing procurement strategies, and collaborating with various departments to meet organizational goals.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor a team of buyers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Delegate tasks and manage workload distribution to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative and motivated work environment, encouraging professional growth and development.

Strategic Procurement:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and market conditions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.
• Analyse market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to inform procurement strategies.

Vendor Management:

• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• When required, negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts to secure favourable agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Procurement Processes:

• Oversee and streamline procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Implement best practices for sourcing and purchasing.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate fulfilment of procurement needs.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyse procurement data to identify trends, track performance, and drive decision-making.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance, market fluctuations, and procurement processes.

SAFETY AT SEADRILL

Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt’ whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day-to-day operations. Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment. We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe. Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK

In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it.

We co-created our Behavioural Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviours are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

• Drive & Ownership
• Change & Forward Thinking
• Communication & Collaboration
• Service Delivery

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven experience in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and leading procurement teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Task management and prioritization
• Advanced business and negotiation skills
• Intermediate understanding of business law and contracts
• Clear understanding of corporate operational and financial controls and the internal/external enforcement mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of Supply Chain process and supporting tools
• General understanding of logistics and shipping management, commercial concerns, operational imperatives and decision-making with regard to global materials sourcing decisions
• Open communication with Procure-2-Pay team and key stakeholders

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Proficient in verbal and written English language skills.
• Innovative, structured and organized mindset.
• Task management and prioritization.
• Show willingness to improve process efficiencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook & Excel
• Organization and planning skills
• Decision-making skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

JOIN SEADRILL

We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.
Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.