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Category Specialist - Logistics

Arbeidsgiver: IKM Consultants AS
Stillingstittel: Category Specialist - Logistics
Frist: 23.01.2018
Ansettelsesform: Vikariat

About

The main purpose of this role is to support the development and implementation of the long term Operations alliance strategy, improve contract templates and support the Category Manager in market analysis.

Category Specialist is responsible for managing Contract Categories and managing the portfolio of contracts within the designated categories. The Category Specialist is responsible for contract administration, sourcing and to support of the Manage Supplier performance process together with the Contract Accountable Manager.

The role shall support the implementation of OPS alliances and define how the scope covered by the contracts in its portfolio will be executed in the future alliance model.

The role shall proactively develop the Category to maximize value and minimize total cost of ownership in cooperation with both the Supply Chain Management team and the Business Unit.

This role is accountable for a range of activities in support of the category teams end-to-end category management process.

Responsibilities

Execution of Category- and procurement strategies, manage and lead sourcing processes, plan and lead negotiations, evaluate and prepare recommendation of award and finalization of contracts.
Manage contract portfolio within designated categories and administration of contracts, maintaining Companys contract management software system current with all required contractual information meta data and documents.
Support the OPS Alliance implementation process and performance management
Support the Contract Accountable Manager and other supporting functions in the line in the Manage Supplier performance process.
Communicate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including handover of new Contracts to The Contract Accountable Manager, the line, Operational Procurement and other relevant stake holders in Company.
Participate and where appointed lead improvement work within the Supply Chain Management department.
Monitor supplier markets in liaison with the SCM Analyst for designated categories.
Work closely with Category Manager and Lead in negotiation of contractual terms and contract drafting.
Define best practices to achieve contract excellence and define metrics to show improvement.

Ønskede kvalifikasjoner

Minimum 4 years of higher education, preferably a Masters degree (e.g. MSc, MBA, etc.) in Purchasing, Contracts or other relevant subject. Alternatively equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant purchasing experience, at least 2+ years of experience from strategic sourcing (Contracts).
Preferably 3 years of experience from the Oil&Gas industry in similar role.
Working knowledge of Contract law
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Strong process management skills and ability to run multiple projects from start to end

Personal skills

Able to deliver results in a complex change management environment and taking responsibility and ownership for results in designated responsible categories
Excellent business acumen and a broad interest in business development
Excellent people skills
Good ability to prioritize
Initiative & independence of judgement
Excellent collaboration and team skills
Structured
Good written and verbal communicator & interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic / engaged, and market savvy
Delivery focused and service minded

Start date: 01/02/2018
End date: 31/07/2018
Location: Stavanger

Om arbeidsgiveren

IKM Consultants AS is a company within the IKM Group. The company is one of Norway's largest Norwegian owned consultant companies, which offers multi-discipline engineers both nationally and internationally. Our consultants have a high level of education and experience. They participate in all project phases; from initial studies and planning activities to project execution and close-out. Our company is growing continuously and require competent people to supplement our existing staff.

Sektor: Privat
Sted: 4020 Stavanger
Bransje: Olje og gass
Stillingsfunksjon: Ingeniør,; Ingeniør