Odfjell Technology

Kokstad

PROJECT PURCHASER Odfjell Technology AS Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for the offshore drilling and oil industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic international business environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Project Purchaser at Odfjell Technology AS!
The Odfjell Technology group is in a unique position to influence the energy solutions of the future with the help of our long heritage and extensive expertise. We deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients.
Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. We believe that we achieve the best results when we work together. For almost 50 years, our employees have been our most important success factor!
About the Role: As a Project Purchaser, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services needed for our projects. You will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This role requires proactive collaboration with various functions to achieve common goals and continuous improvement.
Based on the applicant's qualifications and experience, a senior position may be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize terms and conditions
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Ensure timely delivery of goods and services
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Plan procurement activities and manage vendor relationships
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Conduct procurement and negotiation activities
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Foster a positive working environment within the purchasing team and across other functions
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Duties/Tasks:
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Bid Phase: Provide input on estimated hours from Purchaser discipline, ensure accurate delivery descriptions in bid documents, discuss procurement strategy and conduct market analysis, and manage vendor relations, pricing, and terms &amp; conditions.
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Initiation Phase: Prepare procurements and related documents, collect offers from vendors on procurement needs, create a procurement plan (budget, delivery dates, risk, bid date, decision date), and present procurement strategy during kick-off meetings.
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Execution Phase: Facilitate the procurement process and manage vendor contacts, update purchase orders (PO) and prepare for invoicing, provide procurement status updates to Project Control, collaborate closely with PRE on deliveries and Project Controller on status, and work off-site if required by specific projects.
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Close-out Phase: Monitor open POs and ensure they are ready to be closed and provide input to experience reports.
Qualification Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree or extensive experience in relevant field
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Knowledge of international business, supplier market, offshore drilling/oil industry
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Strong negotiation, communication, and customer service skills
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Ability to manage multiple interfaces and improve processes
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Proficient in IT tools and systems, English language, and presentation skills
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Good stakeholder management
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Have a commercial mindset to drive cost efficiencies and optimize terms
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Technical understanding of drilling/marine equipment is an advantage
Why Join Us? 
The Odfjell group recognizes that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business. 
We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust. 
We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.
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Learning and development support
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Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
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Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development
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Competitive compensation and benefits including paid time-off, insurances and retirement
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Flexible home office opportunities
We live our core values - creative, competent, result oriented, committed - while always being safety conscious.
We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.
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Exciting opportunity!