Indirect Buyer

We are looking for an Indirect Buyer
Pnr: 21320

Job Description:

• Responsible for negotiation and procurement of indirect categories.
• Responsible for executing sourcing strategies for a variety of indirect spend categories and for ensuring suppliers deliver effective solutions.
• Participates in critical in-depth negotiations with potential suppliers.
• Responsible for following the Corporate and Sourcing and Procurement standard procedures.
• Coordinates regionally and globally on delivering an annual cost reduction program to improve the competitiveness of the business and reports the progress in achieving such objectives on a regular basis.
• Work closely with a diverse group of functional stakeholders to ensure supply of goods and services meet stakeholder needs with the best possible value and consistency.
• Works on an on-going basis conducting analysis of commodity pricing, supplier performance, supplier strategies, category strategies, negotiation strategies, supplier development or transition plans, supplier capacity constraints, cost reduction opportunities, supplier business reviews, and internal stakeholder business reviews. 
  Sourcing & Contract Management Activities  
• Work closely with business to integrate Procurement into the team early in the source to pay process. 
• Evaluate market and propose sourcing options for various sourcing projects/RFQs. 
• Implement & develop contracts (Master Services Agreement, Master Supply Agreements and General Terms and Conditions); negotiate contractual terms as needed. 
• Evaluate, mitigate supply chain risk. 
• Frequent communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders verbally, in person, and in writing, to discuss requirements and resolve open issues.
  Procurement Activities
• Provides daily direction and support to the supply chain by managing the performance of each supplier. 
• Competitively bid product/service to pertinent suppliers to ensure best cost and financial compliance.
• Perform tactical purchasing tasks when needed in ERP environments. 
• Design and conduct RFP's for requirements.
• Champion safety, quality, delivery, and cost with suppliers to ensure requirements are met on a consistent basis. 
• Work with both new and established internal stakeholders to influence change and resolve issues that arise.
• Work on an on-going basis conducting analysis of service and material pricing, supplier performance, supplier development, supplier transition plans, and cost reduction opportunities. 
• Maintain up-to-date status, records, documentation, and cost reduction data related to current and completed sourcing projects.
  Supplier Development, Process Improvement, and Strategy
• Deliver process improvement to remove or streamline the processes associated with the role, thus reducing or eliminating waste and administrative obstacles.
• Work closely with the Indirect Category Management regarding strategy development, communication, implementation, and compliance.
• Run supplier qualification process and successfully onboard new suppliers. 
• For category of responsibility, manage supplier relationship program to include quarterly business reviews, internal stakeholder meetings, building engagement plans, etc.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience required in sourcing and procurement.
• Self-directed, able to prioritize/manage a high level of issues and tasks, and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Very strong interpersonal skills. The ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, influence change, and to open doors are essential for success.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with and lead internal and external stakeholders to comply with sourcing and procurement policies and procedures.
• Supplier contracting experience. Knowledge of key sections, common red line areas and reasonable fallback positions to include guiding stakeholders on statement of work development
• Basic understanding of the financial cost structure associated with a supply chain.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes (invoice processing).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Microsoft Suite proficiency: Outlook, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, To Do, One Drive
• Experience in placing POs in SAP and Oracle.
• Preferred requirements:
• 5 years of procurement experience required, with at least 2 years of this in Indirect procurement.
• BA or BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or other related degree.
• ISM or APICS certification
• Ability to conduct strategic spend analysis for assigned vendors, make recommendations for tenders in an effort to drive down costs, standardize, and consolidate the supply chain for assigned subcategories.
• A proven track record of bringing transformational change to a portfolio of indirect spend, thus expanding Procurement’s impact on control, compliance, and cost reduction.
• Experience with indirect operations categories such as MRO, Capital Equipment and Operational Services such as maintenance and rentals.

Language:

• English
• Norwegian

 

In Head Energy you get:

• 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.

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