Expro Group are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join the Supply Chain team based in Stavanger.

Overall Purpose of the job

The Buyer ensures items or services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time and cost.

Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Interface with Project Management or other designate in order to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to support the Product Line / Business Unit / Region requirements
• Process quotation requests for price and/or delivery in compliance with GSC processes and procedures
• Transmit approved purchase orders, with appropriate supporting documents, to Supplier; receive, review and file acknowledgement of order by Supplier
• Regular communication with suppliers to ensure schedule reporting of issues and delivery promises are maintained and information communicated to the project/product team and other relevant stakeholders.  
• In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner.
• Review, update and maintain Open Purchase Orders in SAP until closed.
• Collaborate with finance and Logistics personnel in resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies
• Reporting and tracking any supplier issues or non-conformance as they arise in order to aid in meaningful communication during periodic business reviews as may be directed by Management.
• Actively participate in the achievement of Departmental KPI’s as set out by management
• Assist in other purchasing departmental duties or activities as may be required by the Management

 Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• Must have sound knowledge of Purchasing processes, procedures and best practises
• Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office essential and with experience of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred). 
• Experience of engineering terminology, supplier evaluation, Purchase Order drafting, negotiation and working as a Buyer within a busy purchasing environment essential.
• Fluency in Norwegian orally and in writing
• Fluency in English orally and in writing

 We can offer:

Good insurance and pension schemes

Competitive wages

Young and good working environment