Industrial Purchasing Coordinator

Nexans; Hobøl; Remote; NOK 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans Oslo is seeking an Industrial Purchasing Coordinator to support supplier onboarding, data accuracy and supplier qualification processes. You will assist with vendor creation, documentation and updates while working with buyers and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will help with contract administration in Ariba, participate in reporting and supplier coordination, and liaise with Quality, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth purchasing operations.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain or supplier administration is an advantage; entry-level welcome.
• Structured and detail-oriented with ability to maintain accurate supplier data and documentation.
• Able to coordinate several recurring activities, follow up effectively and meet deadlines.
• Service-oriented and comfortable working with buyers, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba (including SLP) and any AP system is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Norwegian both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier onboarding, vendor creation and updates.
• Collect and follow up documentation for supplier qualification and re-qualification in SLP.
• Support Material Specification management and contract administration in Ariba.
• Contribute to recurring reporting and supplier coordination and administrative activities.
• Work closely with buyers, Quality, Finance and other internal stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Fluent English & Norwegian

Education

BSc or MSc in Purchasing / Supply Chain / Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Ariba (incl. SLP)

AP systems

Job description

Industrial Purchasing Coordinator – Purchasing

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. At our business group “PWR Transmission” this means providing reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions, including power accessories, to make buildings and power networks more efficient, more people oriented and more sustainable. Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organization where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome!

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

Nexans PWR-T is growing rapidly, with a strong project backlog and increasing industrial purchasing activity. To support this development, we are looking for an Industrial Purchasing Coordinator to join our Purchasing team in Oslo. The role will provide operational and administrative support to industrial purchasing activities, working closely with buyers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate supplier data, complete documentation and efficient follow-up.

GETTING A FLYING START

To succeed in this role, you are structured, service-oriented and attentive to detail. You are comfortable coordinating recurring activities, following up with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensuring that information and documentation are complete and accurate. You work independently, manage priorities effectively and communicate clearly in an international environment. Experience with purchasing activities, supplier administration, SAP or Ariba and AP systems is an advantage, but motivation to develop within Purchasing is equally important.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

As an Industrial Purchasing Coordinator, you support the smooth execution of industrial purchasing activities. You coordinate supplier onboarding, vendor creation and updates, and collect and follow up the documentation required for supplier qualification and re-qualification in SLP. You support Material Specification management and contract administration in Ariba, while ensuring accurate records and timely follow-up. You also contribute to recurring reporting, supplier coordination and administrative activities, working closely with buyers, Quality, Finance and other internal stakeholders.

YOUR STARTING POINT

• BSc or MSc degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• Relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain or supplier administration is an advantage; candidates at the beginning of their career are also welcome.
• Structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate supplier data and documentation.
• Able to coordinate several recurring activities, follow up effectively and meet deadlines.
• Service-oriented and comfortable working with buyers, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, including SLP, and any AP system is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Norwegian both written and spoken.
• Your personal values are aligned with those of Nexans: Pioneer, Dedicated, United.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

At the individual level our growth-culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact, we believe in freedom and autonomy at the individual level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing, team-work mentality and can-do attitude amongst our team members.