HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.
HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.
At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.
As Sourcing Lead – Indirect Materials, you will define, own, and execute regional sourcing strategies for indirect materials across Europe and Africa. We expect you to lead, develop, and manage key and bottleneck supplier relationships, from qualification to performance improvement.
Placing of and operational ownership of Purchase Orders
Drive cost reduction and supply chain optimization initiatives with measurable business impact
Establish and manage frame agreements in line with company terms and conditions
Lead and support supplier negotiations, balancing short‑term results with long‑term partnerships
Monitor sourcing KPIs and translate data into concrete improvement actions
Ensure accurate supplier and pricing data in SAP and supplier management systems
Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, engineering and HSE
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating closely in a matrix organization with both regional and global interfaces.
We are looking for you who holds a commercial mindset and understanding, strong interpersonal capabilities, and strong analytical skills. You have proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, and can from this show good examples of achievements or initiatives that have had a noteworthy positive impact in a previous or current setting.
We also think it is important or advantageous that you have the following qualifications:
Formal competence in terms of education relevant to sourcing/procurement/supply chain
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and proven experience on these topics
Skilled and curious with AI tools
Preferably experience working with SAP or similar ERP-systems
Strong working proficiency in English, and preferably an additional language
Experience or ambition to work in an international company and environment, across various functions and cultures
Motivated and driven by continuous improvement
Should you not tick all these boxes, we still encourage you to apply – but we are looking for you who can tell us in the application how your work experiences and education is of relevance for this role, why you would be a great fit, and what your most notable and relevant strengths are.
We focus on relevant skills and experiences rather than years of experience or whether or not you hold a bachelor's degree or master’s degree.
Besides the typical things, such as flexible working hours, pension and insurance, subsidized and varied lunch menu, free parking, and a great company culture, we can also offer you:
A diverse and inclusive work environment where people are genuinely helpful, and where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge
An opportunity to contribute to and influence the future of HMH by shaping and driving the sourcing strategy across a large and diverse region
A positive attitude towards your career development in a company who values internal mobility and continuous development
Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex business decisions, and a collaborative and supportive environment
Workplace: Kristiansand, Norway
If you feel your experience qualifies you for this challenge, please apply online by 14th June 2026 and let us know how you meet the requirements of the role.
At HMH we aim to include a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, certified by Likestilt Arbeidsliv, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
For further information regarding the position please contact Thorsten Fleck-Baustian, +47 952 56 326 / Thorsten.Fleck-Baustian@hmhw.com
HMH is a premier drilling solutions provider - delivering a broad portfolio of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry.
In addition to our land and offshore drilling capabilities, we have expertise in subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, and onshore wind industries.
HMH has a global span that covers five continents, with offices in 16 countries.
