Buyer

Do you want to be part of supplying craft enterprises worldwide with the essential equipment for their operations, thereby ensuring electricity for citizens across the globe?

BWSC – Ever better energy!

Join us in our mission in building a world of sustainable energy and making a meaningful impact on the world of power generation and energy conversion.

BWSC is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to rethinking the way energy powers the world. As we have shifted from building power plants to specializing in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services, we are focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable energy future. This transition demands stronger financial processes, and we are looking for someone who can take the lead in this critical area.

Your role

As a Buyer, you will help lead the way in procuring corporate service contracts and projects across the group. In a joint effort with your team of 4 skilled professional buyers, you will play a vital role in supporting our Procurement Cycle. Together with the team, you will be responsible for the delivery of procurement activities that maximize business opportunities and procurement strategies across the BWSC portfolio – and in the end enabling electricity to reach citizens around the world. 

You will identify parts sales opportunities for growth whilst building solid relationships with key customers and partners, ensuring the business aligns with procurement processes. Your ability to influence will be crucial in maintaining and supporting the work that the team has accomplished. 

What will you be doing?

This position will enable you to partner with multiple business units and work with a variety of stakeholders on 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:

• Collaborate with the teams Commercial, Technology and Procurement to ensure technical accuracy and competency of suppliers tendering for work.
• Obtain budgetary quotes to support Commercial activities.
• Negotiate and award contracts in line with group processes for the Parts area.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules. Coordinate with colleagues from Logistic and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Contribute to savings and maintain reports and provide insight to variances.

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.
• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to think commercially, operationally, and strategically.
• Good understanding of supply contract legal terms and knowledge of export control.
• Confident communicator with an engaging personality who also demonstrates experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across all business units and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in the Microsoft Office programs Excel, Power Point, and Power BI.
• Experienced in and knowledge in ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 (or OHSAS 18001) is an advantage.
• General knowledge and experience of power generation such as steam turbines, diesel engines and green energy is preferred.
• Preferably, you are also an experienced user in ERP systems such as IFS and Novacura.

What do we offer?

At BWSC we build inspiring careers locally and internationally and give you access to a great network of possibilities. 

We offer you a 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. 

Some occasional and ad-hoc national travel may be required.

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? 

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 1st November 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