Candidates without valid work permit in Norway and NORSOK experience from operators will not be evaluated

Location: Sandsli (Bergen) or Stavanger, Norway
Contract Period: 31.03.2026 – 30.08.2027
Workload: Full-Time
Workplace: Onshore
Language requirements: Norwegian and English

We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team.

The category portfolio primarily consists of crew change and search & rescue helicopter contracts on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). In addition, the team is responsible for airborne drones for logistics and fixed-wing charter flights.

This role involves both establishing new agreements and managing existing contracts, ensuring compliance, performance, and continuous improvement throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Establish Agreements

• Lead enquiry processes efficiently and in compliance with internal requirements

• Ensure safety, security, and sustainability in procurement activities

• Develop Specific Procurement Strategies aligned with business needs and Category Strategy

• Analyse relevant markets and connect insights to business needs

• Prepare and issue Requests for Information (RFI)

• Establish bidder lists and evaluation procedures

• Issue and manage enquiries

• Handle bid clarifications and conduct clarification meetings

• Plan and conduct negotiations

• Perform evaluations and contract awards, including partner approvals

• Ensure structured handover to contract management phase, including strategic objectives

Manage Agreements

Contract Start-up:

• Implement contracts in relevant systems (Plan-to-Pay)

• Receive and archive guarantees

• Contribute to establishing and managing risk-based follow-up plans

• Ensure agreement understanding and compliance (training internal and external stakeholders)

• Participate in contract start-up meetings with suppliers

Performance & Relationship Management:

• Ensure correct use of contracts

• Analyse cost and performance data

• Manage stakeholders

• Initiate and implement improvements

• Manage supplier relationships

• Ensure SOX compliance

Contract Changes & Deviations:

• Handle variation order requests (VOR) and variation orders (VO)

• Manage amendments, options, and rate adjustments

• Address supplier quality deviations

• Handle contractual matters including Force Majeure

Close-out:

• Accept delivery

• Final account settlement

• Contract closure

Qualifications & Competence

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely within a team

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Solid knowledge of contract follow-up and relevant internal regulations (e.g., ARIS), or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge

• Flexible and adaptable regarding work tasks

• Proficiency in both English and Norwegian, written and spoken