Position Title: Senior Buyer
Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC / Engineering
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: RM6,000 – RM10,000
We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities within Oil & Gas projects. This role is responsible for driving procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring project delivery within budget and timelines.
Develop and execute procurement strategies for projects
Manage RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
Oversee purchasing budgets and cost control
Lead and guide Buyers within project teams
Manage supplier performance, risks, and compliance
Ensure timely delivery of materials and services
Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams
Support global sourcing and vendor development initiatives
Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum 4–8 years of procurement experience (preferably in O&G / EPC projects)
Strong experience in supplier negotiation and contract management
Proven ability to manage procurement within project environments
Leadership and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
Lead procurement in high-value Oil & Gas projects
Exposure to global sourcing and international vendors
Career progression into Procurement Manager level
Competitive salary for experienced professionals
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
