We are seeking a Project Buyer / Senior Project Buyer.
The Procurement and Logistic (P&L) department is part of the Energy Industries local business line within ABB Norway. The department is responsible for procurement and logistic activities both in the sales and execution phase of a project. The project buyers are assigned to multiple projects, depending on size and complexity. Due to increased work load, we are looking for a Project Buyer / Senior Project Buyer.
Tasks:
- Make sure that all procurement activities are done in compliance with project HSE, Quality plans and ABB standards.
- Cooperate and interact with the Bid- and Proposal team
- Responsible for conducting kick-off meetings with suppliers, execute bid clarifications, and evaluate bids
- Responsible for negotiating purchase agreements with suppliers
- Coordinate, manage and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Purchase Orders (PO) according to the overall project plan.
- Develop, monitor and manage Procurement Plans for all assigned projects.
- Negotiate cost reductions based on budgetary input and targets
- Cooperate with the Logistics & Trade Specialist about all shipments that need to be planned and provide required information
- Ensure on-time delivery
- Responsible for monitoring supplier’s deliveries under the Contracts
Requested qualifications/ competencies:
- Technical degree/Commercial degree, preferably B.Sc. or Master. Lack of formal competence can be compensated by relevant experience
- Project execution experience
- Product experience/knowledge preferable (Electrical, Control, Subsea)
- Experience in use of SAP and Microsoft Office programs
- Initiative and responsible person with good teamwork and communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to take on responsibility
- Efficient and high work capacity to master periodically high workload
- Able to work both independently and in a team, result-oriented and structured
- Fluent in Norwegian and English
- Ability to communicate well and professionally with internal and external clients
ABB can offer:
• Dynamic work environment with a variety of challenges and tasks
• Personal development
• Flexible working hours
• Comfortable and good working relationship with informal and close contact between employees and managers at all levels
• Positive and exciting work environment
Please upload diploma and transcripts with your application.
Folk can offer:
- Good long-term opportunities with our clients
- Individual and adapted follow-up while on assignment
- Good career development opportunities in an interesting and innovative sector
- Competitive terms and conditions
- Sponsored training agreement with a nationwide chain of fitness centres
- Social events and pleasant tokens of appreciation throughout the year
We see possibilities in your competence!
In Folk, we work in accordance with our values: ethical, personal, enthusiastic and flexible.