Purchaser

Toptemp AS, avd. Energy; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel provided

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Toptemp AS, avd. Energy seeks a motivated Purchaser to support large-scale data center projects in Narvik.

You will source materials, purchase equipment and services, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate deliveries to meet project needs with a strong focus on quality and cost control. The role offers relocation or commuting possibilities and flexible rotation schedules such as 3 weeks on/1 week off or 10 days on/4 days off, with accommodation and travel provided per schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree is desirable
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or administration
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, purchasing, supplier management and delivery coordination for data center projects
• Obtain and compare quotations, issue purchase orders and track progress
• Identify, evaluate and manage local and international suppliers
• Negotiate pricing and terms while seeking cost-saving opportunities
• Coordinate orders with project, warehouse, logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries
• Maintain purchasing documentation and prepare spend analyses

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

English

ERP systems

Purchasing processes

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

ERP systems

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 administration
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems is an advantage
• Flexible rotation schedules (weekly, 3 weeks on/1 week off, or 10 days on/4 days off)
• Accommodation and travel provided according to the agreed work schedule
• Opportunity to develop expertise in an international, fast-paced 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.