We are looking for a Project Purchasing Manager

Position: Project Purchasing Manager – Generation & Transmission Business Group

Organization:

• Function: Purchasing

• Country: Norway

• Location: Oslo

• Supervisor: Project Purchasing Team Lead

Context:

• Project Purchasing serves all projects within the Generation & Transmission Business Group (G&T).

• The team is responsible for all project purchasing activities (excluding raw materials and chartering) across various project portfolios.

• Provides resources for Tender Subcontracting in close cooperation with Tender Subcontracting leadership and Subcontractor Relationship Management.

• Comprises over 35 purchasers across six purchasing teams (France, UK, Northern Europe/Asia, Mediterranean, US, and Transversal), each led by a team lead.

• All Purchasers, Senior Purchasers, and Purchasing Managers report to their respective Team Leads, who in turn report to the Head of Project Purchasing.

Purpose:

• Responsible for developing strategies, planning, and executing purchasing activities for assigned projects.

• Ensure that purchasing activities align with client requirements and organizational goals.

• Drive high-quality, efficient project execution through effective supplier management, contract oversight, and delivery monitoring.
   

Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage one or more projects simultaneously in alignment with established Project and Purchasing Operating Models.

• Oversee all purchasing-related activities, including supplier sourcing, selection, package strategy, cost evaluation, and negotiations.

• Support tender purchasing in collaboration with Tender Subcontracting leadership.

• Mentor team members, including Senior Purchasers and Purchasers.

• Adhere strictly to established management procedures, purchasing models, and project models.

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies tailored to package complexities.

• Establish, monitor, and update procurement plans and associated activities, providing regular updates to the Team Lead.

• Lead subcontracting strategies and negotiations.

• Foster collaboration with other disciplines and support functions within Projects and Sales & Marketing.

• Participate in and lead key project and supplier meetings as required (e.g., clarifications, negotiations, kick-offs).

• Ensure suppliers meet qualification requirements.

• Identify and engage new suppliers; participate in audits when needed.

• Ensure compliance with organizational ethics and policies, including competition law and ethics compliance programs.

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure high-quality, timely project execution.

• Oversee invoicing and ensure supplier payments comply with agreements.

• Report cost savings and avoidances according to purchasing procedures.

• Serve as SAP purchase order creator and Basware invoice approver.

• Support operational tasks as required by the Project Purchasing Team Lead.
   

Expected Results:

• Maintain accurate records in procurement systems, ensuring compliance with procedures.

• Ensure all purchasing aligns with established project and corporate purchasing rules and guidelines.

• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a collaborative and effective team environment.

• Ensure effective coordination with tender and project teams, maintaining robust procurement plans and reporting inputs.

• Secure competitive supplier tenders and valid quotes.

• Ensure total cost of ownership is considered in purchasing decisions.

• Negotiate high-quality contracts and ensure contractual terms meet organizational requirements.

• Ensure efficient project execution with minimal variations and claims.
   

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Norwegian or French is advantageous.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain, with a proven track record in negotiations and commercial achievements. Project purchasing experience preferred.

• Extensive experience in international negotiations.

• Industry experience in oil, gas, offshore, onshore, maritime, or construction sectors.

• Proficiency in SAP; knowledge of BI and Ariba is an advantage.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and maintain detailed records.

• Proactive, efficient, and results-driven with a high working capacity.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with organizational values such as innovation, dedication, and teamwork.

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