Senior Buyer

Imenco AS; Voll; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Imenco Group is seeking a Senior Buyer to strengthen our Supply Chain team in Norway. You will drive strategic procurement, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee end-to-end procurement across projects, production, and operations.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, securing timely procurement support with engineering and operations, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and contract negotiations.

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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Procurement execution

ERP systems

English language

Norwegian language

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and end-to-end procurement supporting projects and production.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Experience with supplier relationship management and contract negotiations
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Senior Buyer

Drive strategic procurement in a global technology and engineering company

At Imenco Group, we are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Buyer to strengthen our Supply Chain 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.

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