Are you a Purchaser looking for a new challenge?

Toptemp AS; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel arrangements

Relocation assistance

Flexible rotation schedules

Job summary

Toptemp AS seeks a motivated Purchaser to support large-scale data center projects in Narvik, Northern Norway. You will source, purchase, manage suppliers, and coordinate deliveries to ensure right quality, cost, and timing for project progress.

The role offers relocation or commuting options, flexible rotation schedules, and accommodation and travel as arranged. You will work with project teams, logistics, and warehouse to secure materials and services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree is desirable.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or logistics.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing materials, equipment, and services; obtain and compare quotations; create and follow up purchase orders.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers; build strong supplier relationships; support vendor evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing and terms; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track orders; coordinate with project, warehouse, logistics, and delivery teams for timely deliveries.
• Maintain purchasing documentation; monitor costs; prepare spend analyses; resolve issues.

Skills

English fluency

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Project-based experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Support large-scale data center projects in Narvik through sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and delivery coordination.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree is desirable
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or logistics
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems is an advantage
• Flexible rotation schedules (e.g., 3 weeks on/1 week off, 10 days on/4 days off)
• Accommodation and travel provided according to the work schedule
• Opportunity to develop expertise within an international, project-driven environment

Are you a Purchaser looking for a new challenge?

Support large-scale data center projects in Northern Norway through effective sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and delivery coordination. Ensure materials, equipment, and services are secured at the right quality, cost, and time to support project progress.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Purchaser to join large-scale data center projects in Narvik. Relocation or commuting is possible, and we offer the same rotation arrangements available across our project positions.Whether you are already based in Northern Norway or currently working elsewhere, both relocation and commuting are possible. Flexible work schedules include weekly commuting, 3 weeks on/1 week off, or 10 days on/4 days off. Accommodation and travel are provided according to the agreed work schedule.

You will work closely with suppliers, project teams, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure materials, equipment, and services are secured at the right quality, cost, and time to support project progress..

Key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing & Purchasing: Source materials, equipment, and services, obtain and compare quotations, and create and follow up purchase orders.
• Supplier Management: Identify and evaluate local and international suppliers, build strong supplier relationships, and support vendor evaluations.
• Commercial Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements while identifying potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Order & Delivery Coordination: Track orders, monitor inventory requirements, and coordinate with project, warehouse, logistics, and delivery teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Procurement Control & Reporting: Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, monitor costs, prepare reports and spend analyses, and resolve supplier, quality, or delivery issues.

Who We're Looking For

You have previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, retail purchasing, or administration, preferably within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or another project-based environment.

You are organised, commercially aware, and comfortable communicating and negotiating with suppliers. You are able to manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field is desirable
• Previous purchasing, procurement, supply chain, retail, or relevant administrative experience
• Experience working with suppliers and purchasing processes
• Experience with inventory management is advantageous
• Construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project experience is desirable
• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience with purchasing or ERP systems is an advantage
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented approach

Why Join Us

You will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of large-scale data center projects, helping ensure project teams have the materials, equipment, and services they need when they need them.

The position offers the opportunity to develop your procurement and supply chain expertise within an international, fast-paced, and project-driven environment.

• Microsoft Excel