Procurement Coordinator - Stavanger, Norway

The Company

Our client is an international Oil & Gas company with its Norwegian base in Stavanger. The Norwegian operation is an upstream business focusing on exploration and production in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.


The Role

An immediate requirement has been identified for a Procurement Coordinator at our client's offices in Stavanger. This is a permanent position based in Norway.

They are looking for a person who has considerable experience in procurement in the oil and gas industry. The Procurement Coordinator is a new role in the organisation and provides an opportunity for the right candidate to be a part of shaping the future Procurement processes.

Tasks will include:

*Responsibility for procurement processes
*Developing a procurement strategy and taking a coordinating role in procurement and contract activities
*Developing effective working methods and processes to support company strategy
*Working in close cooperation with asset teams, geologists and drilling teams as well as close cooperation with support groups and advisors
*Preparing tender documents, lists of qualified companies, bid clarifications and openings and vendor selection
*Responsibility for contract management, contract files and taking a leading role in negotiations and renewal of frame agreements, procurement orders and service contracts
*Monitoring and taking corrective actions in the delivery process
*Monitoring cost control of major contracts
*Ensuring compliance with EU directives, company policies and procedures, law and regulations that are appropriate
*Representing our client externally towards selected vendors and acting as the main contact with the corporate procurement function

Experience Required
*Higher technical, legal or financial education
*Considerable procurement experience from the oil & gas industry and preferably also experience from drilling or seismic survey contracts
*Strong negotiation skills and the ability to design and implement effective procurement processes
*Structured, accurate and team focused approach with the ability to deliver results in a dynamic organisation

What next?

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Paul Johnston at Edgar Cowen, alternatively send us an up to date CV.

Contact

Paul Johnston
Email:paul.johnston@edgarcowen.com
Tel: 01228 635 579
Web: www.EdgarCowen.com