Procurement and Logistics Manager (Release) at Scatec ASA

Main responsibilities 

• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating system
• Produce and maintain strategic documents, policies and procedures
• Procurement Compliance: Develop, implement and maintain procurement policy and procedure in the countries where Release is active
• Advise on local account set up for consumable procurement
• Minimise down time on operations and maximise production through efficient supply chain performance
• Manage supplier defects and claims process
• Manage the warranty claims on behalf of Release
• Recruit and manage supply chain staff to support Release
• Manage the training and follow up of relevant Release personnel for the implementation of the procurement policy and procedure
• Place or coordinate placement of all purchase orders, call offs and contracts under existing frame agreements, in compliance with procurement policy and compliance policy
• Conduct audits of the implementation of procurement policy and procedure
• Ensure the implementation of any local content or local commitments under procurement
• Ensure electronic filing is kept up to date
• Strategic procurement: Develop and implement a strategy for establishing a solid and cost-efficient supply chain for Release
• Identify and qualify new potential vendors to diversify supply and support growth
• Drive the product cost reduction effort together with engineering group
• Set up and maintain frame agreements that match the strategic objectives of Release
• Request proposals, evaluate, negotiate, conclude and contract frame agreements, service agreements and supply accounts
• Set up new solutions for logistics for projects and inventory
• Establish lean, standard processes for procurement of assets services, including spare parts
• Report on monthly basis to project company board
• Manage logistics to support delivery of assets to site

Qualifications and competencies 

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, B.SC in business administration, Legal degree, B.SC QS or similar
• Advanced proficiency in MSWord, MS Excel and PowerPoint presentations
• Trained in contracts management (FIDIC)
• 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain
• This includes: 2+ years’ experience in a managerial position with direct reports
• Understanding and interpreting the wider company strategies to sculpt and implement the supply chain strategy.
• Develop sourcing strategies for individual projects to secure on-time deliveries and effective financing.
• Strong ability to interpretate, communicate and deliver on supply chain KPI's.
• Controlling and developing and leading a high performing team
• Strong people manager

Additional information

• The successful Candidate should be available and accustomed to travel extensively internationally to Africa countries
• Build team, Develop talents, Passion for leadership and champion our culture;
• Business Savvy: demonstrate understanding of strategy and priorities of the business, risk taking, value adding, goal oriented.
• Influencer: demonstrate credibility, responding convincingly to challenge, influence decisions of higher management, provides direction.