Junior Procurement Officer

Join one of the biggest road projects in Norway’s history!

The public-private contract (PPP) includes the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a 9.4 kilometer four-lane highway, located in the Norwegian county of Vestland. The project aims to improve travel between Bergen and the island of Sotra on the west coast. The construction includes the construction of two twin tunnels of 4.6 kilometers in length and a four-lane bridge of about 900 meters. The new road system will have a space dedicated to public transportation, as well as access for pedestrians and bicycles. In addition, the project includes the construction of three smaller bridges.

JOB SUMMARY

Junior Procurement Officer

Location: Norway – Bergen

Project: Sotra Link

Salary: Negotiable

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

Procurement, Procurement Assistant, Junior Procurement Officer

IMPORTANT

Between 1/3 years experience within a similar position required

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support the supplier procurement process.
• Assisting in purchasing goods, materials and services.
• Assisting in analysing the different purchase criteria -price, quantity and delivery.
• Providing updates to the team and internal requesters regarding critical dates.
• Ensure site delivery requirements are met.
• Produce price comparisons and update the procurement system.
• Support the supplier procurement process.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure orders and deliveries are managed smoothly, on time and up to the agreed standards.
• Resolving queries and discrepancies with key stakeholders e.g., accounts department, suppliers, internal requesters, etc.
• Updating suppliers contacts and other relevant details.

Relevant candidates MUST have the following:

• Motivated to learn
• Good organisational skills
• Critical thinking and good attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Proactivity
• Experience with Microsoft applications, e.g., word, excel, etc.

If you have all the necessary qualifications and experience of similar work, this could be your opportunity to become part of our team.

Please send your CV to this advert. If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please feel free to call Simon on 07305299939. Alternatively, please send your CV with references to: simon.fellows@vgcgroup.co.uk