Contract Specialist - Aviation & Logistics Procurement

Job Description

The category portfolio mainly consists of crew change and search and rescue helicopter contracts on the NCS, but we are also responsible for airborne drones for logistics and fixed wing charter flights. 

•  Establish new enquiries including evaluation
• negotiation and implementation of new agreements 
• Manage agreements including user support and communication and negotiation with the suppliers
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for new agreements in line with business needs and category strategy
• Establish and manage enquiries, including RFI issuance, bidder lists, evaluation procedures, bid clarifications, and negotiations
• Ensure safety, security, and sustainability in procurement activities
• Understand relevant markets and translate insights into effective procurement strategies
• Award agreements with required partner approvals and ensure structured handover to the management phase with clear strategic objectives
• Manage agreement start-up activities, including system implementation (Plan-to-Pay), guarantees, and contract start-up meetings
• Drive performance and relationship management with suppliers, including cost analysis, stakeholder management, and continuous improvements
• Handle changes and contractual matters such as variation orders, amendments, options, rate adjustments, force majeure, cancellations, and terminations
• Perform contract close-out activities, including delivery acceptance, final accounts, and formal contract closure

Qualification Requirements

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Solid knowledge of contract follow-up and client regulations (ARIS), or the ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and tools
• Flexibility regarding work tasks and responsibilities
• Proficiency in English and Norwegian
  
  Duration: 31.03.2026 – 30.08.2027 
  Location: Bergen or Stavanger 

 

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects – both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE’s strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home–work–home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

• Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects – focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

   

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value.

MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.

Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!