Service Project Buyer (Innkjøper for Serviceprosjekter)

The Service Project Buyer role is defined for Service Business from ITO to OTR and serves as the POC for the Project Team for Transactional Projects within the Supply Chain organization. It is responsible for the quality and deliveries for the allocated service project of the buy components. The role works closely with the Transport Specialist Material Planner and Sourcing team as well as with all project team members under the lead of the Service Project Manager. Additionally it collaborates with the Project Manager and project team to drive the execution of the allocated projects. The role manages the Supply Chain action progress plan to ensure on-time delivery quality (NCR) cost and contractual compliance. It also acts as a project buyer responsible for the Source to Pay process for a delegated scope including site activities and direct material not covered by Regional Commodity leaders. This involves processing RFQs placing POs following up on orders until the completion of the supplier scope and ensuring invoice payment.

• Collaborate with Regional Commodity Leaders to ensure GE qualified vendors is aligned with service business need with regards to responsiveness overall lead time quality On-time delivery cost competitiveness

• In collaboration with Regional Commodity Leaders and sourcing team support any relevant business case for new vendors development or framework agreement definition to fit Service Business need.

• For the delegated scope:

  • Own supplier panel and proactively maintain an updated and relevant panel with the best Termes & Conditions.

  • Understand technical specifications of service projects and prepare the RFQ packages to suppliers negotiate with suppliers place PO lead KOM ensure schedule implementation and follow up until delivery coordinate with Supplier Quality to ensure inspection & documentation are done in due time

• Interact with Material Planner in order to ensure that purchasing requisition creation PO Placement shipment and day to day activities to respect the project planning and all milestones/targets of the project

• Secure Data quality in ERP that will allow regular project schedule update and ensure that actions are deployed to secure OTD and cash management.

• Interact with Transport Specialist to ensure proper time for Transportation activities (including permit request)

• Provide relevant feedback and support to ITO

• Ensure best compliance

• Organizational reporting: Reports to the Regional Sourcing organization

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Project Management

• Experience: Significant experience in Sourcing / Procurement/ Supply Chain in project related context or in Project Management

• Language Proficiency:Candidates must demonstrate full professional proficiency in English and Norwegian both written and spoken.

• Work Authorization:Applicants must possess a valid permanent Norwegian work permit at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All CVs must be submitted in English.

• Sourcing: Manage Supplier Panel Negotiation with suppliers Good external communication Supplier selection & relationship management Contract Management & Legal Awareness Total cost management (TCO)

• Product Knowledge: Working technical knowledge of Hydro

• Operational Effectiveness Accountability & Urgency: Result oriented manage customer expectations and effectively delivers in the spirit of the agreement. Problem solving: Able to pivot with changing customer expectations or unexpected events navigate conflicts between contract profitability and customer satisfaction balance trade-offs between time/efficiency vs. performance/need for more creative solutions. Knows when to escalate issues and helps remove bottlenecks and barriers to progress. Clear thinker with ability to develop communicate and deliver clear strategy and action plans

• Continuous Improvement: Engages across teams to improve operations and delivers for customers

About our company:

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built global energy company that includes Power Wind and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research Consulting Services and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the worlds challenges GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing manufacturing and installing cutting-edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries we have the energy to change the world.

Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet. Join us and make a difference with GE Vernovas Hydro Power business division!

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