Purchasing Specialist

About the job

Head Energy Consulting AS is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join one of their clients' project procurement teams. The role involves working from the Feed and EPC phases through to project delivery, building sourcing and execution platforms for CCS procurement packages in line with project procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategies to ensure item and service deliveries meet cost, HSSE, and quality requirements within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to maximize the use of industry products and standard solutions, contributing to category management priorities.
• Work closely with project engineering, legal & compliance, construction, and HSSEQ functions to select the best technical and commercial opportunities with low compliance risk.
• Prepare requests for quotations, clarifications, negotiations, contract administration (VORs, Claims, etc.), and execution follow-up.
• Support EPC package execution with PRE and other project support functions.
• Analyze the impact of technical discussions on schedule and cost risk.
• Review and negotiate contractual documents in cooperation with other functions.
• Manage change and report on procurement activities.
• Understand EPC project dynamics, including technical, operational, and planning aspects.
• Work independently on all required tasks.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in procurement and sourcing.
• Experience in EPC package execution and contract management.
• Knowledge of SAP Procurement (S4H), Ariba contract management, and VIM (Invoicing, PO close out).
• Solid contractual understanding and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with engineering (PRE) in 1-1 setups, following technical discussions and analyzing their impact on the project.
• Proficiency in English and Norwegian.

Personal qualities

• Diligent and hard-working.
• Flexible and able to handle changes.
• Determined and able to drive discussions and progress on assigned packages.
• Strong communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset and comfort in negotiations.

We offer

• Permanent or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to exciting job opportunities in the industry.
• Personal follow-up, mentoring, and career guidance.
• A variety of project opportunities.
• Good pension and insurance schemes.
• A pleasant and positive work environment.
• Access to both specific and general courses.
• Job alert subscription via email.

How to apply

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Contact

For more information, visit Head Energy's website or contact their recruitment team directly.