Senior Purchase

Oslo, Norway

Job Reference 1248661

Location Oslo, Norway

Industry Oil & Gas - Carbon Capture

Function Supply Chain / Purchasing

Job Type Contract

Date Added September 13, 2024

Airswift is currently looking for Senior Purchaser to work with our Client based in Paris, France   
Starting date: October
Duration: 12 months renewable
  • Industry: Oil and gas
  • Location : Oslo OR Stavanger
  • Position: Senior Purchaser  
 

Scope of Work & Field of Responsibility


The Senior Purchaser, who acts as the Package Responsible Purchaser (PRB), is an integral member of the  procurement team and reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager. In this role, the Senior Purchaser/PRB is responsible for ensuring effective procurement and material control throughout the project for assigned tasks. This individual will actively lead procurement initiatives, collaborate with relevant stakeholders, and contribute to the successful achievement of project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure that all procurement, material control, and logistics activities comply with the Quality Management System, project specifications, and overall strategy.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the project's scope and procurement plan, executing assigned tasks accordingly.
    • Identify and maintain partnerships with pertinent internal and external parties, including Project Resource Engineers (PRE) and suppliers, while fostering effective communication.
    • Establish routines that facilitate clear communication between project stakeholders, such as PRE, planners, HSEQ, and external entities like suppliers and clients, as necessary.
    • Plan project activities in alignment with project timelines, manage sub-contracts, and issue purchase orders as needed.
    • Assist the Procurement Manager in formulating the Procurement Plan and associated resource estimations.
    • Report on the progress of assigned procurement tasks as needed.
    • Ensure that the delivery of equipment and materials meets project demands regarding quality, price, and delivery deadlines.
    • Collaborate with other project teams and the PRE to coordinate follow-up activities and site inspections at suppliers' locations.
    • Adhere to the project’s procedures for archiving and transferring experiences, and compile experience reports as necessary.
    • Register and monitor deviations using  platform, and suggest improvements as identified.
    • Provide support to the project procurement manager and other teams to help the project meet its milestones, enhance profitability, and improve performance.
    • The Senior Purchaser may assume the role of project procurement lead when required.
Compliance Responsibilities
    • Prioritize Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) considerations in all business operations.
    • Ensure that the company’s policies regarding human rights and ethics are upheld within procurement and supplier interactions.
    • Guarantee adherence to s Quality Management System (QMS), including all relevant policies, procedures, and processes.
    • Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with national laws and applicable standards.
Financial Responsibilities
    • Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of purchase orders (PO), subcontracts, and invoices with professionalism.
    • Ensure that purchase costs remain within the project's budget allocations.
The Senior Purchaser will report to:
- Supply Chain Manager (primary supervisor)
Qualifications
    • Technical and/or commercial education, ideally holding a bachelor’s degree from a university.
    • A minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-disciplinary projects, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
    • Proficient knowledge of contracts and contract management.
    • Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

 

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