Senior Purchaser

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.

We are looking for Senior Purchasers to strengthen our Supply Chain department in Bergen. As a Senior Purchaser you will play an important part in follow-up of complex procurement packages and creating procurement strategies.

About the position

The Supply Chain team in Aibel is growing and we need new competent employees. With us, you will work with dedicated colleagues in multidisciplinary teams. You must be able to balance several tasks at det same time and thrive in a hectic work environment. 

Responsibilities and tasks include

• Issue inquiry documents for larger equipment and services in close cooperation with engineering
• Commercial evaluation of quotations 
• Issue orders and contracts of complex procurement packages
• Follow-up suppliers to secure delivery within the right timeframe, cost, and quality
• Handling of risks, deviations and invoices
• Secure that all work is executed in accordance with Abel’s guidelines, work instructions and Procedures
• Be the single point of contact for commercial discussions with suppliers
• Good knowledge of market and products

It is considered a natural part of the job to constantly work on improvements, to reduce internal and external risks, costs and to improve delivery quality and cooperations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree. Relevant subjects: Supply Chain, Logistics, Economy, Engineering and similar
• Solid knowledge within procurement is a requirement
• Right attitude and high commitment may compensate for lack of formal education

Personal qualities

• A Commercial mindset & Contract understanding
• Good oral and written communication skills, both in Norwegian and English
• Flexible and positive with good collaboration skills
• Structured and systematic approach
• Microsoft Office and SAP ERP experience is a plus

Become our colleague

Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustinable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Can you identify with our values, and are you inspired by our vision? Then we would like to hear from you!

Application deadline and contact information:

For questions regarding the position, please contact::

Hildegunn Omdahl, Dpt Manager Supply Chain Management, mobile +47 960 41 341

Work Place: Bergen

Application deadline: 27.10.2024

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