Do you drive Purposeful Innovation?

NOV is recruiting for a Technical Planning Analyst to join our team in Søgne. This is an operational role where you will play a key part in ensuring that our workshop has the necessary parts to maintain efficient operations and delivery. You will work closely with the Repair Management team, Repair Technicians and Project Managers to ensure timely delivery to our customers.

You will also be a part of a global Procurement team, reporting to the Procurement Manager based in Montrose, Scotland. As part of the team you will support with analysis by capturing forecasted demands across various business lines to identify, shortlist, select, and acquire suitable goods or services from within NOV globally or third-party vendors. You will ensure timely delivery of quality materials while maintaining supplier relationships and strategically expanding NOV’s supplier base through market research.

About NOV Aftermarket Repair: 
NOV Aftermarket Repair provides service, testing, and repair of drilling equipment to customers worldwide. Our team in Søgne possesses high technical expertise and works with complex inspection and testing processes to ensure that the equipment we deliver meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability.

What We Offer:

• Increased experience in procurement and planning for a global industry leader.

• Exposure to cross-functional global teams and international supply chain operations.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Career development and growth opportunities within NOV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support procurement and planning to ensure the timely availability of workshop parts.

• Request vendor quotes, evaluate supplier performance, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

• Analyse, monitor, and report supply-demand imbalance and develop strategies to ensure steady and time-phased materials supply.

• Collaborate with production planning teams to ensure the ERP data integrity necessary for effective materials and parts planning

• Place and manage purchase orders, maintaining a balance between supply and demand.

• Monitor vendor performance, resolve procurement issues, and coordinate deliveries.

• Periodically analyse inventory levels and determine strategies to optimize them for effective working capital management

• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize procurement and supply chain processes.

• Follow up with vendors and suppliers regarding goods and service procurement and update production teams about delivery date changes when vendor PO due dates are rescheduled.

• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

• Analyze costs and supplier data to drive efficiency improvements.    

• Support the development of improved end-to-end supply chain processes

• Coordinate with global NOV locations to fulfill unmet goods demand.

• Identify potential bottlenecks and implement procurement strategies that support the company goals and long-term outsourcing objectives

• Develop strong supplier relationships and explore market opportunities for vendor expansion.

• Cleanse and transform unformatted, duplicate, incomplete, or outlier data by working with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are in alignment with business needs

• Assist in writing standardized processes, procedures, work instructions, and business policies

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Technical understanding, either gained through mechanical or electrical hands-on experience or technical education.

• The ability to read drawings and understand specifications in a fabrication or manufacturing environment. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and understanding of ERP systems. 

• Good communications skills in English and Norwegian.

Desired:

• Experience in contract negotiations and procurement processes within a manufacturing setting.

• Experience with vendor capability evaluation.

• Understanding of supply chain fundamentals and data visualization.

• APICS CPIM, CSCP certification or in process

Is this you?
You are an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a passion for procurement and supply chain management. You thrive in an operational environment, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring efficient and cost-effective purchasing decisions. Your strong problem-solving skills and ability to build relationships make you a key contributor to NOV’s supply chain success.

Why Join Us?
By joining NOV, you will be part of an industry leader that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You will work with experts in the field, gain exposure to global procurement operations, and contribute to NOV’s mission of delivering cutting-edge drilling solutions and services to our customers.

We are reviewing applications on a continues basis and recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please submit your CV in English.