Job Description

Erithy, previously known as Be Better Contractors, specializes in the design and construction of sustainable subsea infrastructure globally.

We deliver consultancy services within the oil and gas industry, high voltage cables, biogas and hydrogen, as well as civil engineering services and project administration.

Created in 2017, Erithy has grown into a consultancy team made up of various profiles from Europe, South America and the Middle East, working on projects across Norway.

We are always on the lookout for new talented individuals to join our team, and we hope that you will be our new member!

We are now looking for a Senior Purchaser for one of our customers based in Oslo/Halden.

Duration: 1-year contract, with option for extension

Deadline for applications: 08.06.2026

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Local Site Purchasing and Local Vendor Management: reassessment of needs, launch of RFI, RFQ contract designs, implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement plan.

• Supports the definition of the category strategy / Business Units, in line with the vision of the group, their Business Unit, and ensure the alignment of group practices / BU / sites.

• Is the level 1 escalation of PSS operations for the site (s) for which it is responsible (<€ 50,000).

• For Purchases> € 250,000, it is responsible for the Purchasing performance and the implementation of Procurement strategies, contracts and / or agreements negotiated in collaboration with the Group.

• Provide relevant reports to plant manager / site manager related to purchasing activities and performance

• Provide relevant reports to the SPM and Group Purchasing Department on the performance and all the Purchasing activities related to the site

• Responsible for implementation of Client Processes and Standard Purchasing

• Responsible for the implementation of transversal Group Purchasing initiatives on his/her perimeter

• Close link with BPO position to support stakeholder needs

• Contribute to the identification and reduction of risks related to purchases

• Challenge the expression of the needs (recasting of the cost, functional analysis, standardization ...)

• Consolidate needs at the appropriate level (global, local)

• Support the definition of a functional specification (decision matrix for information request / quote, etc.)

• Define the panel of suppliers for consultation

• Lead negotiations to select the best supplier

• Manage contracts and their follow-up (customization, deployment, performance evaluation)

• Contribute to the mitigation of claims

• Contribute to supplier market analysis by providing information on local suppliers

• Analyze market trends and establish market benchmarks (customers, competitors, suppliers) ▪

• Establish the cost structure of the solution

• Identify and propose alternative solutions in the panel supplier

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree within relevant fields

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience

• Good negotiation & communication skills

• Fluent in English and Norwegian, both verbal and written

• Competitive and positive mindset

• Very good Excel analysis skills

• Cohesive and adaptive

• Results oriented

• Preferably SAP & Ariba skills

To work with Erithy means:

• Working on exciting Norwegian energy projects.

• Fast-track your career as a consultant for one of our customers.

• We offer opportunities for permanent employment, where stability and personal development are the main focus.

• Access our network of consultants and customers, and expand your opportunities.

• In Erithy, we care and know our consultants on a personal level, and follow-up their progression.

Join Erithy now!