Operational Purchaser ODL

Odfjell Technology Ltd.; Bergen; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Inclusive environment

Global company opportunities

Paid time off & insurances

Flexible home office

Job summary

Odfjell Technology Ltd. in Bergen seeks an Operational Purchaser to strengthen our procurement team. You will support offshore drilling and other units, ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Key tasks include sourcing, supplier negotiations, PO management, and expediting. You will contribute to continuous improvement, KPI reporting, and cost reductions within a safety‑conscious, global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or sourcing.
• Technical understanding of drilling, marine, or industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of offshore drilling, energy, or oil and gas industry desirable.
• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills.
• Customer service orientation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and digital procurement tools.
• Fluent in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchases based on approved requisitions.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate terms.
• Manage purchase orders, change orders, and supplier communications.
• Follow up pending deliveries and coordinate expediting.
• Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Verify PO costs and support invoice processing.
• Develop and maintain supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Support sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Identify opportunities for operational excellence and cost reductions.
• Contribute to KPI reporting and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, ethics, and QHSE.
• Participate in supplier qualification, audits, and improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems knowledge

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing & supplier relations

Bilingual Norwegian/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Digital procurement tools

Job description

Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome the today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.

Join Our Procurement Team

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Operational Purchaser to strengthen our Procurement team in Bergen. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting offshore drilling operations and other business units by ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and other disciplines to support operational performance while contributing to continuous improvement, supplier development, and cost savings initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purchases based on approved requisitions.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Manage purchase orders, change orders, and supplier communications.
• Follow up pending deliveries and coordinate expediting activities.
• Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
• Verify purchase order costs and support invoice processing.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Support sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Identify opportunities for operational excellence and cost reductions.
• Contribute to KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, business ethics, and QHSE requirements.
• Participate in supplier qualification processes, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience within procurement, supply chain, logistics, or sourcing.
• Technical understanding of drilling, marine, or industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of the offshore drilling, energy, or oil and gas industry is desirable.
• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and digital procurement tools.
• Fluent in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Personal Qualities

• Structured and solution-oriented.
• Proactive and eager to take initiative.
• A strong relationship builder.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Committed to high ethical standards and safety awareness.

Why Join Us?

At Odfjell, you will become part of a professional and collaborative procurement organization supporting world-class offshore operations. We offer challenging work, development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to operational excellence in a dynamic international environment. The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business. We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust. We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We Offer

• Learning and development support
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
• Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including paid time-off, insurances and retirement
• Flexible home office opportunities

We live our core values - creative, competent, result oriented, committed - while always being safety conscious.

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.