Buyer Offshore & Onshore Transport

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

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.

What are we looking for?

Experience: 5

years as a Transport Buyer/Shipping & Customs Officer within Oil&Gas / Energy sector

Languages:

good proficiency in both written and spoken English

Technical/IT Skills: Logistics & Maritime Knowledge:

Deep understanding of global shipping lanes, chartering markets, port operations, and heavy-lift onshore transport engineering requirements.

Microsoft Office applications. Procurement Systems:

Proficiency in ERP systems (specifically

SAP and SAP ARIBA )

What else should you know?

Some travelling will be expected within Italy and/or abroad.

What can we offer to you:

Pay not lower than 43.000 €

Corporate Benefits : We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.

Hybrid working model : Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

Location : Milano, Via Luigi Russolo 5 (Head Office of Saipem Group)

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the Non-Discrimination Statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to:

the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;

any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision:

is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;

complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

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!

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