On behalf of our client we are looking for an engaged and curious Procurement Specialist who will be responsible for procurement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Company’s procurement activities related to establish and manage agreements. 
• Holds the mandate to legally commit the Company to suppliers. 
• Manage and follow-up of contracts and frame agreements, including handling of variation orders, amendments, option assessments, negotiations etc. 
• Contribute to ensure agreement understanding and compliance (training of contract users)
• Safeguard correct use of the contract Collaboration with internal partner/customers 
• Collaboration with suppliers and internal partners
• Ensure stakeholder management Initiate and implement improvements 
• Together with the business line ensure the best commercial agreements by setting and realizing strategic directions and capitalize on market opportunities. 
• Take on strategic procurement responsibilities and challenging tasks, through: Lead Contract Establishment: Lead enquiry processes (strategy, enquiry, evaluation, negotiation) 
• Implement and operationalize new agreements, framework agreements, project specific contracts and call offs 
• Manage agreement: Shape the future global contract portfolio through segment strategies together with business line and suppliers 
• Identify business cases and drive change in contract relationship to maximize value for company 
• Ensure contract compliance, identify, and manage risk (SSU, commercial, financial, local requirements) 
• Stakeholder management in relevant business line together with Company Representative (CR) and Contract Owner (CO) 
• Contribute to correct and optimal use of agreements in collaboration with Company Representative, including supporting the business line

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills (written and oral), in English and/or Norwegian.
• Performance driven
• Strong interest for commercial aspects
• Cost-conscious
• Engaged and proactive
• Curious and have a high level of professional- as well as personal integrity
• Contribute to an attractive, inspiring, healthy and secure working environment, share experiences and help others to succeed, and being a caring colleague 
• Address safety performance, caring for sustainability, engage and collaborate with our suppliers to avoid major accidents, reduce personal injuries, and reduce carbon footprint

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within contracting work.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master degree in supply chain management, finance, economics or law.

Planned start date: 31/03/2025

Planned end date: 27/11/2025

Akkodis is one of the largest companies globally within Smart Industry.

Akkodis Norway is one of Norway's largest suppliers of technical consulting services and a delivers roles at all levels within engineering, IT and project administration.

We offer job opportunities in Norway and abroad, competitive conditions and a professional marketing apparatus with good follow-up.

Our services are within staffing and recruitment of engineers and IT-resources within Clean Technology with focus on battery, offshore wind and hydrogen. In addition we deliver to industries such as Oil & Gas, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Banking & Financial Services, Aerospace & Defence, Automotive & Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology.

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