Procurement Manager

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We are looking for a strategic and operational leader to become our Procurement Manager for our Supply Chain Management department with responsibility for procurement activities supporting Operations & Business Support deliveries.

This position is designed to enhance strategic support to the following business units in Vår Energi: Production, Safety & Sustainability and People, Communication & IT & Digital.

• Define priorities and manage the team in line with SCM ambition and strategy, supporting the relevant business units' needs
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business units' goals
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to define procurement plans and contract strategies
• Manage supplier relationships and performance and drive supplier engagement through annual planning and follow-up cycles.
• Lead and develop a team of procurement specialists, and foster a good working environment

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, Finance)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Proven track record in procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations
• Strong commercial mindset and strategic thinking
• Strong leadership capabilities

Eva Fagernes, SVP Supply Chain Management

As part of our standard recruitment process, background checks will be performed on all final candidates. For this position, Vår Energi will also assess the applicant's security suitability, including affiliations to high-risk countries. Please note that the outcome of such assessments may affect the recruitment process and the possibility of employment.

Vår Energi is one of the leading oil and gas companies in Norway and a major supplier of gas to Europe. At a time when stable access to energy is a crucial part of European security policy, we have a particular responsibility to contribute with energy to millions of Europeans. At the same time, we have committed to ambitious climate targets, extensively reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The challenges ahead are great. As are our ambitions. Working to supply energy has perhaps never been more important and meaningful than now.