Buyer

Do you have a desire to work for a renewable energy provider? 

What are we looking for?

Reporting to the Snr Group Procurement Manager we are looking for a Buyer for a temporary position, who can help lead the way on procuring corporate service contracts and projects across the group. 

Together with the team, you will be responsible for the delivery of procurement activities to maximise opportunities and contribute to the company and procurement strategies across the BWSC portfolio. 

You will identify parts sales opportunities for growth whilst building solid relationships with key customers and partners to bring the business on a journey with aligned procurement processes. 

The ability to influence will be crucial in maintaining the great work that the team have done.  

Are you ready to help us create ‘Ever Better Energy’?

What will you be doing?

This position will enable you to partner with multiple business units and work with a variety of stakeholders to Director level. The role will play a key part in the procurement of commonly identified direct and indirect goods and services with contracts largely focusing on professional services. The role will be expected to lead full lifecycle procurement projects, supporting key stakeholders through all stages of end-to-end group procurement process. This will commence from opportunity identification, through supplier negotiation and contract drafting/signature.

Furthermore, the jobholder will use IFS, Novacura, Power-Bi, Excel, PowerPoint to create MI and reporting packs for presentation to key stakeholders.

Summary of key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities will be:

• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Technical and Procurement teams to ensuring technically accuracy and competency of suppliers tendering for work.
• Negotiate and award contracts in line with group processes. 
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
• Coordinating with Logistics and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications & Knowledge to succeed

• Full qualification in business administration, procurement (CIPS), or similar relevant field with 3+ years’ experience in procurement, sourcing and contracting, preferably in power or engineering industries.
• Good understanding and experienced IT user with good knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. IFS and Novacura), Excel, Power Point and Power BI.
• Proven negotiation skills with ability to think commercially, operationally, and strategically.
• Good understanding of supply contract legal terms.
• Confident communicator with an engaging personality and demonstratable experience of developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across all business units and external stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 (or OHSAS 18001).
• General knowledge and experience of power generation such as steam turbines, diesel engines and green energy.

What do we offer?

BWSC gives you access to a great network of possibilities. We build inspiring careers locally and internationally by working to our 1 Team, 1 Goal, 1 Standard ethos.

We offer you a temporary position with great colleagues and the possibility to bring your skills into play and growth on a personal level. 

Whilst working as a Buyer at BWSC we offer a competitive starting salary and a great reward package. 

By joining BWSC you get the chance to impact and contribute to meaningful projects that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. We offer an exciting position in a dynamic, skilled, and collaborative work environment. Further we promote opportunities for professional development and growth.

We have a good canteen, fitness facilities, and an active Staff Club contributing with various types of events and activities. Our HQ is placed in Allerød, near the train station and only a 30 min ride from centre of Copenhagen.

Ready for a challenge? 

You apply for the temporary Buyer position by following below link. 

We will review applications and proceed with relevant candidates on an ongoing basis, so please make sure to apply as soon as possible – and no later than 4th October 2024. 

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact Senior Group Procurement Manager Henrik Hansen at HEHA@BWSC.DK

BWSC is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. Therefore, we do not recommend specifying age, etc., in the application.

BWSC no longer receive, or handle applications received via email due to the directives of the GDPR. In order for your application to be processed, you must submit your application via our online recruitment system.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.bwsc.com, where you can learn more about our business, organization project portfolio and what we want to achieve at BWSC. 

About Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC)

Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC) is a global power plant Operation & Maintenance and technical service provider with engineering expertise, enabling power plant owners to deliver cleaner and affordable energy. We are experts in servicing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining energy systems for diesel, natural gas, and renewable baseload power plants. We help our customers increase reliability and availability of energy production, improve efficiency and performance of their power plant, design and integrate future-proof technologies, and secure lower cost of maintenance. Our people are at the core of everything we do and key to a positive relationship with our customers. We invest in our people and their wellbeing, to ensure continued success and growth of the company.

For more information about BWSC, please visit www.bwsc.com