Senior Purchaser

Procurement - Senior Purchaser 
 
Contract period: 01.02.2025 - 31.12.2026
Location: Bergen

Main Tasks:

• Create procurement strategies
• Issue inquiry documents for larger equipment and services in close cooperation with engineering
• Commercial evaluation of quotations
• Issue orders and contracts of complex procurement packages
• Follow-up suppliers to secure delivery within the right time frame, cost, and quality
• Professional variation handling
• Handling of risks, deviations and invoices
• Secure that all work is executed in accordance with Company’s guidelines, work instructions and procedures
• Be the single point of contact for commercial discussions with suppliers
• It is considered a natural part of the job to constantly work on improvements, to reduce internal and external risks, costs and to improve delivery quality and cooperation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree. Relevant subjects: Supply Chain, Logistics, Economy, Engineering and similar
• Solid knowledge within procurement is a requirement
• Right attitude and high commitment may compensate for lack of formal education / relevant work experience
• A Commercial mindset & Contract understanding
• Good oral and written communication skills, both in Norwegian and English
• Flexible and positive with good collaboration skills
• Structured and systematic approach
• Microsoft Office and SAP ERP experience is a plus

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.