Supply Chain Contract Specialist, Operational Readiness

We’re up for the challenge. Are you?

The positionOur renewables business is set to grow considerably in the years to come. To enable profitable growth and support Equinor to succeed as a leading global renewables player, improvements are being implemented to the Renewables business including a new operating model and organisational setup.

By joining our team in Renewables you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage procurement and supplier relations activities to ensure operational readiness for offshore wind projects, spanning from pre-operation to execution phases.
• Have close dialogue with local suppliers and stakeholders, and build strategic relations
• Provide in-depth knowledge of local Supply Chain capabilities and constraints
• Assist establishing supply chain development plans and strategic approach towards US suppliers to support local content ambitions
• Represent Equinor in industry supply chain networks
• Run due diligence processes and perform pre-qualification of new suppliers
• Perform business integrity assessments and follow-up on human rights risks in the supply chain
• Contribute to the Renewables global procurement category teams.

You

Some Qualities Are Essential For Equinor. You Identify With Our Values, Open, Collaborative, Courageous And Caring, Which Guide Our Decisions And Help Us Succeed And Grow. You Make Safety Your Priority And Contribute To Our Zero-harm Culture. For This Position, We Are Also Looking For

• 7+ years relevant experience including knowledge of procurement processes preferably in operational readiness in a large scale project environment and supporting critical business demand
• A relevant Bachelor or Master’s degree required, preferably in a supply chain or procurement related discipline
• Good overview of the Offshore Wind Supplier market and understanding of establishing and promoting Local Content
• Demonstrable ability to forge strong stakeholder relationships whilst developing trust and respect
• Experience in driving and contributing towards improvement and innovation.
• Independent and flexible, with the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams across the organization and deliver high quality work within required deadlines
• Strategic and Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

General information

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.