Senior Buyer

Head Energy Solve; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Stavanger is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities and supplier negotiations. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of procurement practices. This position offers various project opportunities, personal mentoring, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Good pension and insurance schemes

Personal follow-up and career guidance

Access to exciting job opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge within procurement is a must.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities according to regulations.
• Establish negotiation strategies to minimize risks.
• Prepare ITT documents and perform tender evaluations.
• Be the main contact for suppliers in commercial discussions.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor or master's degree in relevant subjects

Job description

On behalf of one of our clients, we are looking for Senior Buyer

Job Description:

• Execute procurement activities according to prevailing regulations, policies, plans and agreements
• Establish negotiation strategy and minimize risk.
• Search for- and evaluate alternative suppliers of equipment, materials, and services
• Prepare ITT documents and perform tender evaluation and negotiation.
• Be responsible for establishing the form of contract.
• Process purchase requisitions released and authorized from engineering.
• Be the single point of contact for commercial discussions with suppliers.
• Close cooperation with PRE, fabrication coordinator, QHSE, cost control and other internal stakeholders.
• Follow up procurement reporting and ensure a clear formal audit trail.
• Coordinate supplier quality surveillance.
• Ensure timely delivery of all documentation.
• Process VOR's from suppliers, controlling risk, interface, budget, reporting and approvals.
• Responsible for close out of the procurement package including final account and experience transfer/lessons learned activities.
• Handle other tasks as relevant and as delegated by Project Managers and Project Procurement Managers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or master's degree in relevant subjects is preferred, but long relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Solid knowledge within procurement is an absolute requirement.
• Advanced user level Microsoft Office (Excel skills in particular) is a plus.

Personal traits:

• Ambitious and curious
• Good communication and cooperation skills.
• Structured and systematic approach.
• Analytical mindset
• Able to work on several complex tasks at the same time.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English.
• Proactive, solution- and goal orientated.
• QHSE awareness.

What we offer:

• Permanent- or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to the industry´s most exciting job opportunities
• Personal follow-up, mentoring and career guidance
• A large variety of project opportunities
• Good pension- and insurance schemes
• A pleasant and positive work environment
• Access to both specific and general courses.

Language:

• English
• Norwegian

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.