Join our team as a Supplier Relations Spcialist in Haugesund, Stavanger or Oslo

At DeepOcean, we believe that strong supplier relationships are key to delivering world-class subsea services. As our new Supplier Relations Specialist, you’ll be central to our procurement strategy, strengthening key supplier relationships and leading continuous improvements across our processes. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a global footprint, where collaboration, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. 

Key responsibilities include:  

• Building and managing strategic supplier relationships, including regular meetings to align expectations and business goals  

• Negotiating and maintaining frame agreements that deliver long-term value and stability  

• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers to strengthen our competitive position in the market  

• Driving sustainability efforts in collaboration with our ESG and sustainability teams, including supplier assessments and reporting  

• Conducting supplier performance reviews and audits, and following up on improvement initiatives  

• Supporting procurement strategy during both tender and project phases  

• Ensuring strong communication with Project, Commercial, HSEQ, and other internal teams  

• Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and best practices 

 What We’re Looking For: 

Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience in procurement and sub-contracting in a multi-project, engineering environment — preferably within the subsea industry 

• Solid knowledge of the renewables and/or oil & gas sectors 

• Higher education in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering 

• Experience with sustainable procurement and ESG principles 

• Strong legal and contractual awareness 

• Proven skills in contract management and negotiation 

 We believe you`ll succeed in this role if you are:  

• A strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture and acts with purpose  

• A skilled negotiator who builds strong, sustainable partnerships  

• A team player who thrives on collaboration and shared success  

• A clear communicator who connects across departments and cultures  

• A values-driven professional with a strong commitment to ESG and responsible business 

What We Offer: 

• A key role in a global company with strong growth ambitions 

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture 

• Competitive compensation and benefits 

• Opportunities for personal and professional development 

• The chance to make a real impact on our global supply chain and sustainability goals 

Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of subsea operations. 

DeepOcean is a technology-driven, independent solution provider in the ocean space. We offer companies within oil and gas, offshore renewables, deep sea minerals, and other non-energy niches a full range of services – from surveys, engineering, project management and installation to maintenance and recycling.

Our global team of experts is at the forefront of remote and unmanned operations and digitally-enabled services. Supported by an extensive tool and technology pool, they drive cost-efficient, safe and sustainable operations. DeepOcean has a GO GREEN attitude, continuously looking to make our customers’ operations more sustainable, through reducing both carbon footprint and costs.  

A world-leading ocean services provider, DeepOcean enables the energy transition and sustainable use of ocean resources. 
People are the heart of our operations. It’s about technology, systems, and processes, but in the end, it is our people that deliver the services.