Senior Buyer

On behalf of one of our clients, we are looking for Senior Buyer

Job Description:

• Process purchase requisitions released and authorized from engineering.
• Search for- and evaluate alternative suppliers of bulk, equipment and services
• Execute procurement activities according to prevailing regulations, plans and agreements
• Establish negotiation strategy and minimize risk.
• Procurement activities and follow up categorization of equipment, priority level and strategic procurement, based on defined packages.
• Be responsible for establishing the form of contract.
• Call for regular procurement package meetings with project responsible engineer (PRE).
• Prepare ITT documents and perform tender evaluation and negotiation.
• Be able to follow up set criteria for transfer of Client's T&Cs into supplier agreement to control- and minimize risk exposure for company.
• Be the single point of contact for commercial discussions with suppliers.
• Close cooperation with PRE, fabrication coordinator, QHSE, cost control and other internal stakeholders.
• Follow up procurement reporting and ensure a clear formal audit trail of correspondence and communication.
• Follow up activities for procurement in accordance with defined risk considerations in the project.
• Coordinate supplier quality surveillance.
• Ensure timely delivery of all documentation.
• Process VORs from suppliers, controlling risk, interface, budget, reporting and approvals.
• Responsible for close out of the procurement package including final account and experience transfer/lessons learned activities.

• Ambitious & willing to lead.
• Good communication and cooperation skills.
• Structured and systematic approach.
• Very good analytic skills.
• Able to work on several complex tasks at the same time.
• Fluent in English.
• Proactive, solution- and goal orientated.
• QHSE awareness.

• Bachelor or master's degree in relevant subjects.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience from offshore modification projects.
• Solid knowledge within contracting and procurement.
• Advanced user level Microsoft Office (Excel skills in particular).

• Norwegian
• English

• Permanent- or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to the industry´s most exciting job opportunities
• Personal follow-up, mentoring and career guidance
• A large variety of project opportunities
• Good pension- and insurance schemes 
• A pleasant and positive work environment
• Access to both specific and general courses.