Nordic Contract & Procurement Lead

Accenture PLC; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture's Soben unit in Norway seeks a Contract Manager to oversee commercial management and contract administration across Norwegian operations. You will ensure adherence to internal policies, drive KPI delivery, and support major projects in the Nordic region.

The role focuses on supplier/contractor management, sourcing strategy, and post-contract governance, with emphasis on achieving value for money and cost optimization across the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in contract management, commercial management, or quantity surveying within infrastructure, energy, construction, or a comparable sector.
• Experience delivering projects in Norway or the wider Nordic region is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full contract lifecycle - from sourcing and negotiation through to post-contract administration and close-out.
• Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., NS 8405/NS 8407, NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC) and familiarity with Norwegian contracting practices.
• Proven track record of managing compensation events, variations, and claims in line with contractual provisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and contractors across Norway and the Nordics, acting as a primary point of contact across allocated projects and contracts.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and Procurement Officers to ensure optimal sourcing approaches.
• Engage with peers to review best practice and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote safe working practices and comply with safety policies.
• Support the Head of Procurement & Commercial in delivering a world-class service to internal customers.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve procurement processes.
• Conduct sourcing events and negotiate terms to secure value for money throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Compile, negotiate, and award Call-Off Contracts in line with overarching agreements.

Skills

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Sourcing Strategy

Negotiation

Contract Lifecycle

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Contract management systems

Digital contract tools

Job description

Accenture's Soben unit in Norway seeks a Contract Manager to oversee commercial management and contract administration across Norwegian operations. You will ensure adherence to internal policies, drive KPI delivery, and support major projects in the Nordic region.

The role focuses on supplier/contractor management, sourcing strategy, and post-contract governance, with emphasis on achieving value for money and cost optimization across the contract lifecycle.