Want to be a part of our procurement team

at  Norwegian

Norwegian
Lysaker
Norwegian is growing and is now seeking a new person for an important role in our procurement team in Fornebu. The team currently consists of around 18 people divided into various product and service categories.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

Our procurement team is located in our offices in Barcelona and Riga, in addition to Fornebu. The right person can choose their place of work or choose to work part of the year in one or more of these locations.
An independent role with full responsibility for your own portfolio
Competitive salary, with good pension and insurance schemes
A unique work environment consisting of very positive and opportunity-seeking colleagues
A central role in the core of our business - in a company experiencing strong growth
Opportunity to travel in Europe at greatly reduced prices
The heart of Norwegian is our employees. We embrace a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. This is crucial for our success and helps make us stronger together. Our employees have different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, but all share a passion for our vision: to become the most liked and most reliable airline in Europe.
For questions about the position, please feel free to contact our recruitment partner, Skogstad&Co. Applications should be sent via the link by April 10th.
Om arbeidsgiveren
Arbeidsgiver
Norwegian
Adresse
Oksenøyveien 3, 1366 Lysaker
Hjemmeside
http://www.norwegian.no
Norwegian is a leading Nordic aviation group headquartered in Fornebu, Bærum. The company has over 8,200 employees and owns two of the leading airlines in the Nordic region: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Widerøe was acquired by Norwegian in 2024, with the goal of offering customers seamless travel across the airlines’ networks. Norwegian Air Shuttle has around 4,700 employees and offers an extensive route network connecting the Nordic countries to popular destinations in Europe. Widerøe’s Flyveselskap is Norway’s oldest airline and has more than 3,500 employees. The Norwegian group is a driver for sustainable solutions and continuously works to reduce its own emissions. Among several initiatives, investment in the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the largest focus. Norwegian aims to become the sustainable choice for passengers and contribute to the green transformation of aviation.
Om stillingen
Stillingstittel
Procurement Manager, Norwegian
Antall stillinger
1
Ansettelsesform
Fast
Heltid/deltid
Heltid
Sektor
Privat
Arbeidsspråk
Søk på jobben
Søknadsfrist
10.04.2024
Del annonsen
Sist endret: 20. mars 2024
Hentet fra: FINN
Referanse: 344669528
Stillingsnummer: 259718

SOME INSIGHT INTO THE ROLE:

As the responsible person for the “Airports and Operations” category, you will have the main responsibility for purchasing services performed at all our destinations. This includes all ground-related activities, such as personnel and baggage handling. You will play a key role in shaping and implementing procurement strategies, as well as leading tender processes and negotiations. A large part of the job will also involve building strong relationships with our providers and suppliers.
The position does not require a background in the aviation industry but may be well-suited for those with experience in procurement from retail, service industries, facility services, or similar areas. The tasks will be closely related to our goal of cost reduction through strategic and tactical work with procurement and partnership agreements. In everyday work, you will be in close contact with a diverse range of stakeholders, nationalities, and cultures, both internally and externally at various levels. The workday will consist of many ongoing projects and tasks, requiring good workflow and collaboration across the organization.

THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE:

Coordination with our entire delivery and procurement team on cross-related tasks
Close collaboration with the internal finance department to monitor purchases and costs, as well as contribute figures for budgeting and forecasts
Identifying and initiating collaborations with potential suppliers for selected destinations, services, and products
Initiating and conducting tender processes
Negotiating and finalizing complex purchases
Ongoing supplier contact and development

TO THRIVE IN THE ROLE, WE BELIEVE YOU HAVE:

Strong analytical and numerical abilities
Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, especially in English
Experience in leading large and small projects and procurement processes
Flexibility regarding travel for negotiations and supplier contact