Techconsult is the link between jobs and professionals. For one of our customers we are now looking for a Contract Lead – Supply Chain Management (SCM) 27663.

Description about project / department:
As Contract Lead (procurement professional) in the BUSINESS SERVICES PROCUREMENT category, you will together with the business line ensure the best commercial agreements by setting and realizing strategic directions and capitalize on market opportunities. BUSINESS SERVICES PROCUREMENT is a vital and integrated part of business and you will have an important and valued role as we handle important risk and influence agreements of great technical and commercial value. BUSINESS SERVICES PROCUREMENT consists of two subcategories: Facility Management & Communication and People & Organisation: Facility Management & Communication is responsible for procurement of services and goods covering onshore and offshore facility management, corporate communication and events, security and HWE. People & Organisation is responsible for procurement of services covering learning activities, mobility, recruitment, travel, HR operations and human right. 

Job responsibilities:
•    A Contract Lead is responsible for procurement activities related to establish and manage agreements. 
•    Contract Lead holds the mandate to legally commit the company to suppliers. 
•    As Contract Lead you will take on strategic procurement responsibilities and challenging tasks through: 
    –    Lead contract establishment 
    –    Lead enquiry processes (strategy, enquiry, evaluation, negotiation) 
    –    Act as commercial leader in tender processes 
    –    Implement and operationalise new agreements (frame agreements and single source) Manage agreement 
    –    Shape the global contract portfolio through segment strategies together with business line and suppliers, drive change in contract relationship to maximise value for company
    –    Ensure contract compliance, identify and manage risk (safety, security, sustainability, commercial, financial, local requirements) 
    –    Contribute to correct and optimal use of agreements, including procurement support and operational tasks 
•    As Contract Lead you will conduct / facilitate strategic workshops, risk assessment, stakeholder management by working closely with the business line. 

You will be part of a global team with great colleagues based in Stavanger, Bergen, UK, US, Brazil among others Location: We are looking for candidates in Stavanger and Bergen 

Your experience and qualifications:
•    Education: relevant Bachelor/Master’s degree or equivalent 
•    You have solid supply chain and business understanding 
•    You are a caring, dedicated, proactive and self-driven team player with a passion to deliver 
•    You have a strategic mindset and experience with driving good commercial outcomes 
•    You have high level of professional as well as personal integrity 
•    You have excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills 
•    You embrace our values Open, Collaborative, Courageous and Caring 
•    English and Norwegian.

Job Specifications: 
The application deadline for this position is ASAP, but we will also consider candidates for similar or other relevant positions consecutively.

Workplace: Stavanger, Bergen
Start: 03.08.2025
Duration: 03.08.2026
Option Period: 1 x 12 months

As an employee at Techconsult, we can offer you the following: 
•    Competitive salary 
•    Professional development and flexibility by working in projects with the major companies within oil, gas and land based industry
•    A close follow-up of each employee
•    Insurance benefits
•    Social activities
•    Training support 

Techconsult emphasis being close to our employees and we focus on being a professional, safe and pleasant employer, where you will clearly notice that the focus is on you. 

If any questions concerning this position, please contact me, Irene Knutsen, by email: irene.knutsen@techconsult.no