We are looking for a Global Category Buyer!

Job Description

• Support Global Category Manager in developing, a category strategy, monitor supplier markets, demand, forecasts, spend, assess suppliers, identify improvement levers and select priority opportunities for added value;
• Implement activities defined in the Category Strategy, including setting final specifications and commercial conditions, define critical performance factors, tendering, evaluation of proposals, conduct final negotiations up to contract award
• Execute contracts and ensure contract performance and adherence to contractual conditions, contract variations/amendments, handling of disputes and claims;
• Manage supplier relationships; monitor supplier performance, support the drive for continuous improvement and/or supplier development, collect supplier feedback, reduce the cost of poor quality and non-productive time (NPT), optimize supply chain processes; for larger capital projects and operations, be part of the project organization, establish project procurement strategy, coordinate between project and procurement organization, support smooth project organization, procurement reporting, manage non-conformities;
• Subsea Procurement experience from project development related to the NCS, is an important requirement for this role.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in relevant field of study (economics, engineering, legal) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in strategic procurement in E&P industry
• Technical knowledge/understanding of the respective category
• Knowledge of Global Markets within the respective categories of responsibility
• Knowledge of Contract management (contracting skills, applicable law, Incoterms)
• Knowledge and methods for Development of Procurement strategies, Specification assessment, Tender management, Tender evaluations, Risk management, Supplier management, Business Partner management, Logistics / Supply chain management, Operational procurement.
• Fluent in English (oral and written); Norwegian and German would be an advantage

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