Location: Bergen
Department: LCP Supply Chain Management BGO
Discipline: Supply Chain Management
Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 31/08/2028
We are seeking a highly experienced "Buyer Equipment" for one of our client's to join their team on full-time contract basis.
The Buyer (Equipment) is responsible for managing and coordinating procurement activities for assigned equipment packages, ensuring alignment with project objectives, procedures, and work instructions. The role requires strong commercial acumen, technical insight, and effective cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes.
Manage and coordinate procurement package team activities and deliverables in line with project goals and timelines.
Develop and maintain procurement strategies, plans, and budgets.
Conduct supplier pre-qualification, prepare inquiries, evaluate tenders, lead negotiations, and issue purchase orders.
Monitor supplier performance, equipment delivery, documentation, warranty handling, change management, and invoice control.
Ensure close cooperation and communication with engineering, integration, and other project stakeholders.
Maintain strong knowledge of contract requirements and technical/commercial scope for assigned procurement packages.
Provide regular reporting to the Procurement Manager on progress, schedule, cost, risks, and opportunities.
Proven experience in procurement, preferably within equipment or project-based industries.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
Commercially driven with solid technical understanding.
Knowledge of contracts and contract management practices.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and oral.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Proactive, dedicated, and effective team player.
Language Skills:
Proficiency in English (oral and written).
Proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage.
Software Skills:
MIPS, Time, Excel, mMobiz (or equivalent ERP/procurement systems).
Additional Requirements:
Strong commercial and contractual competence
Negotiation skills
Analytical and structured way of working
Procurement process expertise (end-to-end)
Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
