Senior Buyer

Imenco Group; Norway; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, international work envt

Job summary

Imenco Group is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to strengthen our Supply Chain Management team in Norway. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and end-to-end procurement activities supporting diverse projects, production, and operations.

Qualified candidates will have 5–7 years in procurement, strong commercial acumen, and fluency in Norwegian and English. ERP proficiency and offshore/engineering industry experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in SCM or related field; relevant experience acceptable
• Minimum 5–7 years in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or SCM
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience with supplier relationship management and contract negotiations
• Experience from project-based, engineering, manufacturing, energy, or offshore industries is an advantage
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing & supplier management: develop and execute strategies; qualify and manage suppliers; lead negotiations and contracts; build strong supplier relationships
• Procurement execution: manage requisition to PO process; collaborate with project, engineering, and operations; monitor delivery and progress; resolve supply chain risks
• Quality, compliance & improvement: ensure goods meet technical and contractual requirements; support supplier audits and risk management; drive procurement process improvements; mentor junior colleagues

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

ERP & procurement systems

Bilingual: Norwegian & English

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Drive strategic procurement in a global technology and engineering company

Grinde

Supply Chain Management

At Imenco Group, we are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to strengthen our Supply Chain Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and end-to-end procurement activities supporting projects, production, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business and project needs.
  • Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.
  • Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts and framework agreements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Procurement Execution
  • Manage the procurement process from requisition to purchase order and delivery.
  • Collaborate with project, engineering, and operational teams to secure timely procurement support.
  • Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and procurement progress.
  • Proactively resolve supply chain risks and challenges.
• Quality, Compliance & Improvement
  • Ensure purchased goods and services meet technical, quality, and contractual requirements.
  • Support supplier audits, compliance activities, and risk management initiatives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and supply chain performance.
  • Mentor and support junior procurement colleagues when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field. Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.
• Minimum 5-7 yrs of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and contract negotiations.
• Experience from project-based, engineering, manufacturing, energy, or offshore industries is an advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.

We believe you are:

• Commercially minded and results-oriented, with a proven track record.
• Structured, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator who builds relationships across functions and cultures.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to high ethical standards and professional integrity.

We offer:

• A key role in an international technology and engineering company.
• Varied and challenging responsibilities with significant business impact.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Join Imenco Group and help us deliver world-class solutions through professional procurement and supply chain excellence.

Contact person

Stian S. Dirdal [463]

Questions regarding the position or company can be adressed to Group Supply Chain Manager, Stian Dirdal at [e-mail]