Engineering for Procurement Manager – Offshore Wind

Engineering for Procurement Manager – Offshore Wind

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.
We are looking for an Engineering for Procurement Manager to join our Renewables Engineering team at Aibel Haugesund. In this role, you will manage the technical aspects of equipment procurement packages, ensuring they meet project requirements and are delivered on schedule. You will collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to ensure high-quality procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of renewables through innovative engineering solutions with Aibel.

About the position
As a member of Aibel's team, you will oversee the specification, evaluation, and follow-up of equipment procurement packages. Your key tasks will include working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical requisitions meet project standards, while maintaining a focus on cost-effective and sustainable solutions. You will help ensure that procurement activities align with the overall execution strategy and milestones of the project.

Responsibilities and tasks include

• Lead the technical specifications and evaluations for equipment procurement packages, primarily for HVDC platforms, EPC projects, and occasionally bids and studies
• Ensure that vendor information is identified, communicated, and available to progress work
• Define, budget, schedule, and coordinate all activities within the procurement process
• Approve technical requisitions and ensure timely issuance of purchase orders
• Collaborate closely with project teams and external vendors to meet project milestones
• Participate in HAZOPs, external reviews, and design verifications
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and assess risks related to procurement activities

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience working on oil and gas or offshore wind projects, particularly in procurement and technical evaluations
• Strong experience managing procurement packages, with a focus on equipment for HVDC platforms and large EPC projects
• A background in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
• Hands-on involvement in the development of requisitions, vendor follow-up, and technical evaluations
• Familiarity with HSE principles and risk assessment in procurement
• Knowledge of international standards, especially in offshore wind and HVDC-related projects
• Experience in leading design verification and participating in external reviews like HAZOPs

Personal qualities

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas across teams
• A cooperative mindset and a positive attitude toward working in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work independently with a detail-oriented approach, while also being effective in a team
• Solid understanding of multidisciplinary project environments
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards
• Proactive, open to seeking advice, and eager to share knowledge and experience
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal; knowledge of Norwegian is a plus

Become our colleague
Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.

Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.

We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Application deadline and contact information:
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Department Manager Engineering, Field Development & Offshore Wind: Dominika Potulska
Work Place: Haugesund
Application deadline: 30.11.2024

We use Semac AS to perform background checks on all final candidates. Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates may be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

Department: Vestre Svanholmen 14, 4313 Sandnes

Location: Haugesund