Project Procurement Specialist

Location:

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Job ID:

R0116581

Date Posted:

2026-01-15

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY NORWAY AS

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

As a Project Procurement Specialist at Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in supporting project success from tendering through to final delivery.

Working closely with our Sales and Project teams, you will execute Supply Chain Management activities and contribute to strengthening our competitiveness by identifying optimal suppliers, supporting negotiations, and ensuring cost-effective procurement.

You will be involved in projects of varying size and scope across different industries, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.

 How you will make an impact

• Drive procurement activities across the project lifecycle, supporting the transition from tender phase to execution.

• Support sourcing performance through structured planning, execution, and basic KPI follow-up.

• Apply procurement strategies and Project Procurement Rules in line with project needs and risks.

• Establish and maintain the Project Procurement Plan together with the project team.

• Perform RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations to contribute to good commercial terms and delivery performance.

• Assist with cost control and supplier performance by helping manage risks, follow up quality issues, and contribute to forecasting and spend analysis.

Your background

• Some experience in project procurement or supply chain within an industrial or technical environment.

• Understanding of sourcing, contracts, and commercial terms.

• Technical or commercial degree.

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

• Fluent in English. Norwegian is considered an advantage.

If you have questions regarding the role, you can direct them to Morten Andresen, morten.andresen@hitachienergy.com

We only process applications that are registered electronically with relevant attachments.

Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our recruitment processes.

Please note that, in collaboration with CheckIris, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments pursuant to the Energy Act.

It is assumed that the candidate provides relevant information for assessing the candidate’s security suitability, etc.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

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