Senior Buyer

at  Aker Solutions

Info
Location:
Tranby, Norway
Apply by:
October 13, 2024
Position type:
Permanent
Employment type:
Full Time
Job category:
Functional
Job ID #:
20879
Join us in solving global energy challenges for future generations.
At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?
The scope for our business segment Power Solutions is to develop, produce and offer services for advanced products for the present and future renewables market. Our focus spans emerging sectors such as hydropower, electrification, offshore wind and hydrogen. We offer power systems and products from low to high voltage including subsea substations, full hydropower electro mechanical packages, control systems and condition monitoring solutions for all renewable markets. As part of our offerings, we deliver mid to large scale manufacturing service with associated engineering, ranging from R&D to defined products.
In this role, you will be responsible for the commercial and operational execution of our sourcing and procurement activities. You will have the authority to influence outcomes, outperform competitors, and play a crucial role in our project deliveries. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire process from tendering to final delivery, including future strategy and supplier development. On a daily basis, you will engage with key stakeholders and collaborate across functions within the segment.
We are a small, highly skilled team specializing in procurement, logistics, quality, and supplier surveillance. You can choose to work from either our Tranby site or our headquarters at Fornebu, with the flexibility to visit both locations.

What will you be doing?

• Accountable for cost, schedule and quality on all deliverables
• Manage commercial negotiations and the procurement process, liaise with Legal department on complex contractual issues
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and establish framework agreements when applicable
• Develop continuous improvement efforts within procurement at the delivery unit and across the value chain
• Maintain procurement budgets including tender forecasting and project reporting when needed
• Ensure all activities related to procurement are in compliance to procedures, guidelines, business policy and project requirements
• Coordinate and lead status meetings internally and at Vendor site
• Limited travel should be expected

We think you should have:

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering or business/commercial degree. Relevant experience may compensate for lack of higher education
• 5+ years’ experience as Buyer/Senior Buyer
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and enable business improvements
• Technical understanding and interest
• A curious and proactive mindset
• Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, preferably also Norwegian
• Good understanding of ERP systems, including SAP
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office in particular Excel

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables (HydroPower, carbon capture, hydrogen and offshore wind) to aqua culture
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

Interested? Contact us.
For more information about the position, please contact: Cathinka Nielsen Senior Advisor, NES Advantage Solutions, email; cathinka.nielsen@nesadvantage.com
NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.
Semac background checks are performed on all final candidates.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This is Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.

• Accountable for cost, schedule and quality on all deliverables
• Manage commercial negotiations and the procurement process, liaise with Legal department on complex contractual issues
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and establish framework agreements when applicable
• Develop continuous improvement efforts within procurement at the delivery unit and across the value chain
• Maintain procurement budgets including tender forecasting and project reporting when needed
• Ensure all activities related to procurement are in compliance to procedures, guidelines, business policy and project requirements
• Coordinate and lead status meetings internally and at Vendor site
• Limited travel should be expecte