Senior Buyer

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Buyer for their Subsea and Marine portfolios in 2024. The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

• 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 procurement procedures
• Plan, organize and execute procurement contract 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 sales, engineering and other relevant internal stakeholders with respect to assigned procurement tasks
• Secure to be the main point of contact and coordination towards suppliers for assigned procurement packages
• Responsible for managing bid clarifications towards suppliers with support from other internal stakeholders, such as sales and engineering
• Evaluation of possible design to cost (DtC) measures for assigned procurement packages
• Promote and contribute to a positive HSSE culture with colleagues, clients, and suppliers

Typical qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in the Subsea and Marine environment
• 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

Applicants will be continuously contacted and the position might therefor be filled before the application deadline.

Jefferson Wells has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in all the aspects of our business. We want to reflect the diversity of the population and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

If you have any questions regarding the position or the process, please contact:

• Senior advisor Guro Agnete Barnholt: 900 71 162 / Guro.Barnholt@jeffersonwells.no
• Advisor Lars Hekneby: 928 38 118 / Lars.Hekneby@jeffersonwells.no

Jefferson Wells connects expertise with organizations to fuel business growth. Our mission is to attract, assess and place professionals with in-demand skills to create value for our clients. We deliver our services nationwide and have offices in Oslo, Kristiansand, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim. Although our name is new, we have been in the Norwegian market since 1973. Jefferson Wells is part of the ManpowerGroup family of brands. To learn more, visit jeffersonwells.no