Offshore Operations Purchaser | Cost & Delivery Champion

Odfjell Technology Ltd.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Inclusive environment

Global opportunities

Competitive benefits

Flexible home office

Job summary

Odfjell Technology is seeking a proactive Operational Purchaser to strengthen the procurement team in Bergen. You will support offshore drilling operations and other business units by securing timely, cost‑effective, and compliant purchases of goods and services.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive continuous improvement, supplier development, and cost savings, while maintaining strong ethics and QHSE compliance in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 3–5 years in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or sourcing
• Technical understanding of drilling, marine, or industrial equipment
• Knowledge of offshore energy industry desirable
• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills
• Fluent in English and Norwegian, written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Execute purchases based on approved requisitions.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Manage purchase orders, change orders, and supplier communications.
• Follow up pending deliveries and coordinate expediting activities.
• Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
• Verify purchase order costs and support invoice processing.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Support sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Identify opportunities for operational excellence and cost reductions.
• Contribute to KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, business ethics, and QHSE requirements.
• Participate in supplier qualification processes, audits, and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Stakeholder mgmt

English–Norwegian

Offshore drilling

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

Procurement tools

Job description

Odfjell Technology is seeking a proactive Operational Purchaser to strengthen the procurement team in Bergen. You will support offshore drilling operations and other business units by securing timely, cost‑effective, and compliant purchases of goods and services.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive continuous improvement, supplier development, and cost savings, while maintaining strong ethics and QHSE compliance in a fast‑paced, global environment.