Senior Contracts & Category Professional

On behalf of one of our customers we are searching for a candidate to fill the position Senior Contracts & Category Professional. Long term assignment.

This position is a part of Supply Chain Operations, Logistics & Subsea. We support the business in sourcing, contract management and procurement of material and services for daily operations.

In this position we are looking for a Contracts & Category Professional to work close with a wide range of internal stakeholders and our suppliers in a designated portfolio. You will be responsible for elaborating strategies, sourcing, negotiations and contract management. Joining our team, you will be part of a professionally strong, diverse and including team collaborating to ensure safe and reliable operations.  

Typical work tasks can be: 

• Demand analysis and planning of operations demand across all assets 
• Monitor and analyse supplier markets 
• Execute procurement strategies, manage and lead sourcing processes, plan and lead negotiations, evaluate and prepare recommendation of award and final contracting. 
• Manage mechanical contract portfolio to meet the long-range plan 
• Develop, implement and facilitate effective Supplier Management relationships and processes together with the Contract Accountable Manager to drive performance, focusing on HSE, quality, productivity, and One Team 

Skills and qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience. 
• You have a Bachelors or Master’s degree within a relevant field. Relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education. 
• Experience from commercial settings and business-to-business interactions will be advantageous.
• Willingness and interested in learning about the industry and work with digital and data driven processes. The successful applicant will be given the necessary training to succeed.
• Fluent/good abilities in English and Norwegian, both verbal and written

Please send your CV and application to post@rightskills.no and mark the application “Senior Contracts & Category Professional”