Role purpose:

　　Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply

　　Responsible for order processing of in-contract scheduling and management of supplier delivery performance in line with business requirements

　　Deliver against supplier and business performance objectives

　　Accountable for local commercial management and assigned non-strategic sourcing for selected areas under his / her responsibility

　　Responsible for in-contract modifications towards suppliers, minor transfers or new products; ensuring that products are sourced at competitive prices in line with aerospace commodity strategy

　　Key accountabilities:

　　Responsible for all PO demands placed upon suppliers to ensure that key objectives of cost, quality and delivery are secured

　　Responsible for developing and supporting site cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans in-line with business requirements.

　　Responsible for managing inventory levels for purchased parts in line with site/program targets

　　Be a point of contact for any cost / contractual issues with suppliers working with procurement management (site) and commodity management

　　Responsible for supplier risk assessments

　　Maintain external capacity reviews

　　Responsible for on-going supplier performance improvement

　　Responsible for the supplier relationship and daily interface

　　Daily communication with internal stakeholders

　　Responsible for following the standard procurement processes

　　Support sourcing processes in cooperation with commodity managers and other stakeholders

　　Drive implementation of global / regional / local agreements where applicable

　　Person specification:

　　BSc degree, or equivalent in a Business, Engineering, or Science discipline.

　　Preferably minimum 1-year relevant business experience in Procurement / Commercial or Supply Chain Management roles

　　Experience with ERP- systems

　　Ability to build strong relations and network within the organization and across the supplier base

　　Negotiation and contract negotiation experience would be an advantage.

　　Fluent in English and Norwegian, oral and written.

　　Regular travel to suppliers for the site and occasional global travel is to be expected.