Category Supply Chain Specialist – Contracted Services

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Contracted Services Specialist to join their team in Norway. The role involves procuring civil works and installation services, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring alignment with business strategies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in procurement, with fluency in English and Norwegian required. This position offers opportunities for technical and personal development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Technical and personal development

Challenging work-tasks

Supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and negotiation of medium to large contracts.
• Knowledge of the energy sector.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language).

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategies for contracted services.
• Plan and execute procurement activities to support cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Interface with key stakeholders including project managers and engineering teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

Description

The opportunity

We are looking for a Contracted Services Specialist to join us at Hitachi Energy Norway. In this role, you will be an active part in the projects procuring civil works and installation services. You will coordinate, negotiate, and administrate procurement proposals, bids and contracts with contractors. You will be a multitasking person in a multicultural environment.

You will join a dedicated team of professionals within Supply Chain Management so you will have colleagues from all around the world supporting you in this role.

How you'll make an impact

• Implement sourcing strategies for contracted services, aligning with business strategy and ensuring contractor capability and capacity.

• Plan and execute procurement activities to support cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

• Interface with key stakeholders, including sales/tender resources, project managers, site managers, and engineering teams.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or business administration.

• Previous experience in procurement and negotiation of medium to large contracts.

• Knowledge of the energy sector.

• Technical interest and ability to solve complex problems independently.

• Knowledge and understanding of risk identification and mitigation.

• Fluency in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) written and verbal, is a requirement.

Workplace can be Oslo or Bergen

We can offer:

• Technical and personal development in a positive and innovative environment.

• Various and challenging work-tasks.

• Enthusiastic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Morten Andresen, Supply Chain Manager, [e-mail]

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