Procurement / Buyer

Procurement / Buyer    
 
Contract period: 07.04.2026 - 31.12.2027
Location: Bergen

Main tasks:

• Follow-up of procurement packages
• Develop and implement procurement strategies with a strong emphasis on cost reduction and value creation
• Conduct market screening to identify cost-effective suppliers and solutions
• Prepare inquiry documents for  equipment and services in close cooperation with engineering
• Perform commercial evaluations of quotations
• Issue purchase orders
• Monitor and ensure delivery within the agreed time-frame, cost, and quality
• Manage variation handling
• Handle risks, deviations, and invoice processing
• Ensure all activities comply with Company’s guidelines, work instructions, and procedures
• Continuously work on improvements to reduce internal and external risks and costs, enhance delivery quality, and strengthen collaboration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree. Relevant subjects: Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering and similar
• Minimum3 years’ experience within supply chain management in Oil & Gas
• Fluency in Norwegian - both written and oral
• You are commercially aware
• You are professional and an independent team player
• You have strong oral and written communication skills in both Norwegian and English
• You are flexible and willing to adapt to changes
• You engage positively with others and demonstrate a high degree of collaboration skills
• You work in a structured and efficient manner, always in accordance with applicable guidelines
• Experience with SAP is an advantage
• A high degree of data discipline is preferred

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.