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Purchaser, Senior Analyst Subcontracting

HMH
Kristiansand, Norwayfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2025

About the role

<h1><b>About us</b></h1><p>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.<br/> <br/>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. </p><p></p><h2><b>Do you want to join our team?</b></h2><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span><span>Our s</span><span>ubcontracting purchasers</span><span> </span><span>represent</span><span> our company towards some of the most business</span><span>-</span><span>critical</span><span>, strategic, external manufacturing </span><span>partners. </span><span>They are w</span><span>orking</span><span> closely</span><span> with</span><span> our engineering department and </span><span>internal customers</span><span>, </span><span>project managers</span><span>,</span><span> to exceed customers’ expectations.</span> <span>Material planning and</span><span> </span><span>strong support</span><span> from other </span><span>sourcing colleagues</span><span> is vital to their success.</span><span> </span><span>We expect all purchasers to have a strong</span><span> business mindset and</span><span> negotiating skills.</span><span> Contractual</span><span> business law understanding</span><span> to minimize risk is also crucial.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span><span>This is what you will be </span><span>doing as a </span><span>Subcontracting</span><span> Purchaser</span></span><span> </span></b></p><ul><li><span><span>Be a role model for quality, integrity, and HSSE culture</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Work according to governing HMH policies and procedures</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Negotiate quotes with suppliers</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Negotiate terms and conditions</span><span> with suppliers</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Support in e</span><span>stablish</span><span>ment of project – delivery plans</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Place PO’s</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Coordinate technical clarifications </span><span>between engineering and external manufacturing partners</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Coordinate test activities</span><span>, </span><span>Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span><span>This is the skillset you must bring to the team</span></span><span> </span></b></p><ul><li><span><span>Relevant commercial/financial e</span><span>ducation from an accredited university or college</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Minimum </span><span>5</span><span> years of experience </span><span>from</span><span> </span><span>complex </span><span>international </span><span>procurement</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Strong business mindset</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Good communication</span><span>, </span><span>cooperation</span><span> and negotiation</span><span> skills</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Strong English verbal and written communication skills</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><p></p><p></p>

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