Do you want to be our next Equipment Buyer?

As Aker Solutions’ global recruitment partner NES Advantage is now looking for: Equipment Buyer in Bergen.
 
Aker Solutions take care of energy assets in a Life Cycle perspective. From the start to end of production Aker Solutions ensures safe operations, optimizes field utilization, and enables field life-extensions. We do business development and execute modifications and maintenance projects. There is a global trend towards decarbonization, and we aim to help our customers to decarbonize their operations and measure their emissions to manage them more efficiently, for instance by delivering brownfield electrification of existing offshore facilities.
 
 
What will you be doing?

• Managing and coordinating procurement activities for assigned equipment packages, ensuring alignment with project objectives, procedures, and work instructions.

• Manage and coordinate procurement package team activities and deliverables in line with project goals and timelines.

• Develop and maintain procurement strategies, plans, and budgets.

• Conduct supplier pre-qualification, prepare inquiries, evaluate tenders, lead negotiations, and issue purchase orders.

• Monitor supplier performance, equipment delivery, documentation, warranty handling, change management, and invoice control.

• Ensure close cooperation and communication with engineering, integration, and other project stakeholders.

• Maintain strong knowledge of contract requirements and technical/commercial scope for assigned procurement packages.

• Provide regular reporting to the Procurement Manager on progress, schedule, cost, risks, and opportunities.

 
We think you should have:

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in procurement, preferably within equipment or project-based industries

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• A strong analytical mindset and a structured approach to problem-solving

• A commercial mindset combined with solid technical understanding

• Knowledge of contracts and contract management practices

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal

• High integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards

• A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

• Proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage

• Good knowledge of MIPS, Time, Excel, mMobiz, or similar ERP/procurement systems

 
More reasons to work for Aker Solutions through NES Advantage:

• Opportunity to grow your network and develop professionally by integrating yourself into highly competent teams within world-renowned organizations in the energy sector.

• On-going support from our experienced recruitment and back-office support professionals.

• Exclusive access to all Aker Solutions’ project positions at Aker Solutions in Norway, with opportunities for permanent positions as they become available.

• Working in Aker Solutions' outstanding office facilities, which include fully equipped onsite canteens and training centers at all locations, designed to foster a productive and engaging work atmosphere.

 
Interested?
If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you!
If you have questions about the position, please contact: Anita Stavrum, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, e-mail: Anita.Stavrum@nesadvantage.com

NES Advantage AS is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services. As project employee you will be employed by NES Advantage AS, working for Aker Solutions.

NES Advantage is part of the NES Fircroft group of companies. With over 90 years of combined experience, we are a global leader in engineering workforce solutions, dedicated to supporting innovative projects by supplying top-tier engineering and technical specialists. We operate on a global scale yet ensure deep local insights with our international talent network. Working with NES you will gain invaluable experience and broaden your professional network by working alongside with highly skilled teams within globally recognized organizations in the energy industry and be supported by our award-winning support teams.