SCM Advisor
Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome the today's challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.
Job Description
Role Purpose:
As a Strategic Advisor at Odfjell Technology, you will play a critical role in our Strategic Procurement team. Your primary role will be to source and manage Frame Agreements, contributing to the success of our company's procurement strategies. You will work closely with a talented and dynamic team that is dedicated to achieving excellence in the industry. Your contributions will help us to continue to grow and maintain our position as a leader in our field. The role will report to Strategic Procurement Team Leader within GBS SCM Strategic Sourcing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a Point of Contact for Business Areas in Odfjell Technology
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business goals and strategies.
- Manage existing Frame Agreements and lead the process of sourcing new Frame Agreements.
- Follow up suppliers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and high-quality service delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.
- Conduct negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal terms and pricing.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through data analysis and benchmarking.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve procurement processes and strategies.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong educational background with minimum a Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's MSc/Bsc Degree in relevant discipline area or documented extensive experience in the field
- 5+ years working in offshore oil & gas industry with SCM, Project Management, Sales & BD, or relevant technical or support disciplines
- Extensive commercial project experience
- Proven relationship management skills and ability to build business partnerships.
- Understanding of operating in international business environment
- Total cost understanding of equipment and services
- Market knowledge and relationship to key major suppliers
- Strong knowledge of the offshore drilling / oil industry
- Proven Negotiation skills
- Very good cooperation and communication skills and be able to work accurately and systematically.
- Strong customer service orientation
- Able to manage multiple interfaces with and meet internal customer needs
- Ability to identify processes needing improvement, and to recommend improvements.
- Strategic thinking, business acumen, change management, and influencing skills.
- Good knowledge of IT tools and systems within area of responsibility
- Good knowledge of English, both written and oral, including excellent presentation skill
Competencies
- Strategic thinking: Ability to think strategically and align procurement activities with overall business goals and objectives.
- Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Results-driven: Demonstrated ability to achieve results and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a rapidly evolving industry.
Why you should join our team
The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.
We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.
We offer:
- Learning and development support
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits including paid time-off, insurances and retirement
- Flexible home office opportunities
We live our core values - creative, competent, result oriented, committed - while always being safety conscious.
