Buyer Equipment
Step into a high-impact Equipment Buyer role in Bergen, where you will take full ownership of capital procurement and streamline critical supply chains processes!
Location: Bergen
Department: LCP Supply Chain Management BGO
Discipline: Supply Chain Management
Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 31/08/2028
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced "Buyer Equipment" for one of our client's to join their team on full-time contract basis.
The Buyer (Equipment) is responsible for managing and coordinating procurement activities for assigned equipment packages, ensuring alignment with project objectives, procedures, and work instructions. The role requires strong commercial acumen, technical insight, and effective cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes.
What You'll Do?
Manage and coordinate procurement package team activities and deliverables in line with project goals and timelines.
Develop and maintain procurement strategies, plans, and budgets.
Conduct supplier pre-qualification, prepare inquiries, evaluate tenders, lead negotiations, and issue purchase orders.
Monitor supplier performance, equipment delivery, documentation, warranty handling, change management, and invoice control.
Ensure close cooperation and communication with engineering, integration, and other project stakeholders.
Maintain strong knowledge of contract requirements and technical/commercial scope for assigned procurement packages.
Provide regular reporting to the Procurement Manager on progress, schedule, cost, risks, and opportunities.
To Succeed in This Role:
Proven experience in procurement, preferably within equipment or project-based industries.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
Commercially driven with solid technical understanding.
Knowledge of contracts and contract management practices.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and oral.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Proactive, dedicated, and effective team player.
Language Skills:
Proficiency in English (oral and written).
Proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage.
Software Skills:
MIPS, Time, Excel, mMobiz (or equivalent ERP/procurement systems).
Additional Requirements:
Strong commercial and contractual competence
Negotiation skills
Analytical and structured way of working
Procurement process expertise (end-to-end)
Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Locations
- Bergen
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Bergen, Norway
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
