Strategic Senior Buyer – Global Tech & Engineering

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

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.