Do you want to play a role in solving global energy challenges for future generations?

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. 

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our Supply Chain department for our service base at Ågotnes consists of 34 employees working across a wide range of Supply Chain functions - Material Planning, Procurement, Warehousing and Logistics. Our purchasers have an operational role, and appreciate the close cooperation with projects where they can witness how their decisions are put into action on a daily basis.

We are now looking for a dedicated Purchaser to join our team and help us in our mission to #powerthechange.

What will you be doing?

• As a purchaser at Ågotnes, you will be purchasing a wide range of services and materials required to support maintenace and installation activites both onshore and offshore
• The purpose of the purchaser role is to own the procurement process for assigned commodities and services, and optimize the process across cost, time and quality
• Together with the team, you will be accountable for cost, schedule and quality of all deliverables within assigned categories
• Managing commercial negotiations and the end-end procurement processes is an important part of the role
• You will get the opportunity to build, maintain and manage supplier relationships
• One exciting part of the role is to define new strategies for the assigned categories, also establishing framework agreements when applicable
• If you like to engage in continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain to reduce cost and improve quality, you will thrive in this role
• An important part of the role is also to comply to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Some travel to suppliers abroad may be required. Work location is in our modern facilities in Ågotnes, 30 minutes drive (against traffic) from Bergen

We think you should have:

• If you have a relevant business or engineering degree, or you are a skilled worker with experience within purchasing, you will be a good fit for this role
• To succeed in this role, you preferably have some experience as a purchaser within the energy industry or the supply chain world
• Experience in cost and lead time reduction initiatives, and other business improvements will be appreciated
• Commercial and financial understanding is key, as you will build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key multidisciplinary stakeholders, and suppliers
• If you have strong negotiation skills you will get to put these in to use when dealing with suppliers and customers
• You will need to have strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Nordic and other language skills is considered a plus
• Good understanding of ERP systems, i.e SAP is an advantage, but you will be given all the tools you need to succeed

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables (carbon capture, hydrogen and offshore wind) to aqua culture
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week
• The opportunity to become a part of our Young Solutioneers, an international employee network that brings together our young talents for professional development, networking and fun 

If this appeals to you, please apply using the link provided. Candidates will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Ina Brattli, Senior Recruiter NES Advantage Solutions, tel. +47 41663543 ina.brattli@nesfircroft.com

Christian Nytun, Supply Chain Manager, tel. +47 41253103 christian.nytun@akersolutions.com

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.