We are looking for two Senior Purchaser

Job Description

• Develop and implement procurement strategies with a strong emphasis on cost reduction and value creation
• Conduct market screening and maintain excellent market knowledge to identify cost-effective suppliers and solutions
• Consider and draft different contract formats towards suppliers in collaboration with Legal
• Establish contract templates for project execution
• Prepare inquiry documents for major equipment and services in close cooperation with engineering
• Perform commercial evaluations of quotations, and issue contracts and purchase orders
• Monitor and ensure delivery within the agreed timeframe, cost, and quality
• Handle risk assessments and deviations
• Ensure all activities comply with Abel’s guidelines, work instructions, and procedures
• Continuously work on improvements to reduce internal and external risks and costs, enhance delivery quality, and strengthen collaboration
• Contribute to innovating Ways of Working to achieve new cost cut requirements from Client

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (SCM, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering or similar)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Norwegian and English
• Strong commercial mindset
• Professional, independent and team player
• High level of collaboration skills
• Proven experience with strategic work and contract setup
• Flexible and aligned with the company’s values
• Structured, systematic and efficient working style
• High level of proactiveness and ability to define new ways of working in EPC projects
  
  Duration: 16/03/2026 – 30/06/2027
  Location: Asker
  
  Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about candidates/themselves during the hire-in process. Candidates may be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

 

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!