Senior Buyer

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?Aker Solutions’ Life Cycle segment focuses on execution of modifications & maintenance that improve operations and extends life span of energy facilities on- and offshore. The segment is also responsible for electrification projects on existing facilities as well as offshore maintenance for the renewables sector.Aker Solutions employs approximately 16,000 people in more than 20 countries.

We have highly skilled, social, and creative people working in our instrument department. Wellbeing, communication, and hard work is important to us, and we work together as a team to deliver to our customers.

To strengthen our team, Aker Solutions in Stavanger is looking for a Senior Buyer who can help us succeed.

  
Position Responsibilities:

• The role holder is responsible for managing and coordinating the procurement package team activities and the deliverable's of assigned Procurement Packages in accordance with project goals, procedures and work instructions
• Manage, coordinate and perform necessary follow-up of the activities and the performance of the Procurement Package Team for assigned Procurement Packages
• Establish and maintain procurement strategies, procurement plans and budgets
• Pre-qualification of suppliers, preparation of inquiries, tender evaluation, negotiation, issuing of purchase orders, follow up of equipment and documentation deliveries, change and warranty handling, invoice control and close out
• Close dialog, involvement and communication with engineering and integration
• Obtain a general knowledge of the contract and detailed knowledge of the technical and commercial scope of work for the assigned Procurement Packages
• Project reporting to Procurement Manager in accordance with project routines for progress, status, schedule, cost, risk and opportunity

Skills and Levels Description:

• Bachelor or master degree 
• 7-10 years experience from similar role
• Systematic and analytical skills 
• Commercially driven with technical insight 
• Knowledge of contract and contract management 
• Excellent communication skills in English both orally and in writing 
• Good negotiations skills 
• High integrity and ethical values 
• Dedicated and pro-active 
• Team player 
• 7-10 years experience from similar role

For more information about the position, please contact:
Senior Recruiter Martin Mateja-Tjessen, Email: martin.mateja-tjessem@nesfircroft.com - Phone +47 40 46 24 58

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions` global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services. As project employee you will be employed by NES Advantage Solutions AS, working for Aker Solutions.


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.