Sr. Buyer/Package Responsible Buyer

Responsibilities  

• Execute procurement activities according to prevailing regulations, policies, plans and agreements
• Establish negotiation strategy and minimize risk.
• Search for- and evaluate alternative suppliers of equipment, materials, and services
• Prepare ITT documents and perform tender evaluation and negotiation.
• Be responsible for establishing the form of contract.
• Process purchase requisitions released and authorized from engineering.
• Be the single point of contact for commercial discussions with suppliers.
• Close cooperation with PRE, fabrication coordinator, QHSE, cost control and other internal stakeholders.
• Follow up procurement reporting and ensure a clear formal audit trail.
• Coordinate supplier quality surveillance.
• Ensure timely delivery of all documentation.
• Process VOR’s from suppliers, controlling risk, interface, budget, reporting and approvals.
• Responsible for close out of the procurement package including final account and experience transfer/lessons learned activities.
• Handle other tasks as relevant and as delegated by Project Managers and Project Procurement Managers

Qualification 

• Bachelor or master’s degree in relevant subjects is preferred, but long relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Experienced Package Responsible Buyer
• Solid knowledge within procurement is an absolute requirement
• Advanced user level Microsoft Office (Excel skills in particular) is a plus.
• Ambitious and curious
• Good communication and cooperation skills.
• Structured and systematic approach.
• Analytical mindset
• Able to work on several complex tasks at the same time.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English
• Proactive, solution- and goal orientated.
• QHSE awareness.