Techconsult is the link between jobs and professionals. For one of our customers we are now looking for a Senior Buyer

Job responsibilities:
For an oil and gas offshore project the client is looking for a Senior Buyer to undertake the following tasks:
•    Responsible for managing the RFQ and bid evaluation process for assigned procurement packages to ensure that the suppliers are given equal and fair possibilities to bid
•    Responsible to perform procurement of materials, solutions, and services according to internal and project procurement procedures
•    Plan, organize and execute frame agreement negotiations for assigned procurement packages
•    Secure communication flow towards Project Procurement Manager regarding progress and risk
•    Secure continuous update of Procurement Milestone Plan (PMP) for assigned procurement packages
•    Interface coordination with engineering and other disciplines with respect to assigned procurement tasks
•    Secure to be the single point of contact towards suppliers for assigned procurement packages
•    Responsible for managing bid clarifications towards suppliers with support from other disciplines such as engineering
•    Drive standardization measures for assigned procurement packages
•    Evaluation of possible design to cost (DtC) measures for assigned procurement packages
•    Supplier quality management
•    Promote and contribute to a positive HSSE culture with colleagues, clients, and suppliers
•    Conditional: Possibility to be procurement lead for a part of the overall project

Your qualifications:
•    Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience of preferably Electrification and/or Automation solutions
•    Bachelor or Master education (Economy or Engineering, preferably within Supply Chain Management)
•    Technical understanding of Electrification and/or Automation solutions is an advantage
•    Extensive knowledge and experience in negotiations, contract and risk management
•    Responsible, structured and result orientated
•    Fluent communication skills in Norwegian and English
•    Good ERP knowledge

To be accepted as a candidate you must be located within EU – preferable in Norway with valid work permit

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 (Oslo, Fornebu is also possible, but travelling to and working from Stavanger minimum each second week is required)
Start: asap
Duration: 30.11.23 (Good chance of extension for at least 1 year.)

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
•    Physical development and 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, Eldfrid Vågane by email: eldfrid.vaagane@techconsult.no