Aker BP

Stavanger

Aker BP's vision is to become the leading exploration and production company within oil and gas. We plan to achieve that by producing natural resources with low emissions and costs, while at the same time creating jobs, along with values for our owners and the broader society. Measured in production, we are one of the largest independent publicly listed oil companies in Europe.
We have big plans for the future - do you want to be part of them?
The SCM manager Contracts &amp; Alliances is responsible for contracts and Alliances in SCM D&amp;W and ExpRes and have personnel responsibility for the team members.
This is the role for you if you're eager to take part in shaping the future of supply chain. We are looking for someone that has deep industrial knowledge and can build relationships across the business and with suppliers. In this role, you'll lead our D&amp;W and ExpRes Contracts team to develop a highly productive supply chain to support Aker BP's D&amp;W's operations. Your scope of work will cover daily operations, development of new collaboration models and to be a catalyst for change. Your team consists of highly competent personnel with extensive experience in Oil and Gas Supply Chain.
Your accountability includes team development, planning and ensuring execution of the team's scope of work, as well as responsibility for the quality for the frameworks and services provided by this team.
The role will be reporting to SCM Manager for D&amp;W and ExpRes.
Typical work tasks can be:
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Lead the Contracts and Alliances team
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Ensure the team delivers on daily operations, including contract management, VO management, strategy work, and supplier risk management
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Support and contribute to the development of Alliances alongside the D&amp;W and SCM organizations
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Support Aker BP's strategy through close relationships with key partners and suppliers
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Have personnel responsibility for contract professionals within the team
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Identify and understand supplier markets to best position Aker BP
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Motivate and develop team members to achieve shared goals
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Collaborate with the Supply Chain &amp; Logistics Leadership Team
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Work closely with key Aker BP stakeholders, especially within the D&amp;W organization
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Skills and qualifications:
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Bachelor's or Masters' degree in Technical or Commercial or similar. Relevant experience can compensate for education.
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A strong background in contract management and a solid understanding of supplier markets
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Your ability to foster close relationships with key partners and stakeholders in the industry will be crucial.
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Require the ability to effectively plan, implement, and manage change within an organization in a way that minimizes resistance, engages employees, and ensures successful implementation of the change initiative.
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Good Digital understanding and technological awareness.
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Fluent/good abilities in English and Norwegian, both verbal and written
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We think you will thrive in Aker BP if this resonates with you:
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Our SAFER values are the foundation for everything we do. Working with us means identifying with being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged and Respectful.
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Cooperation is the very core of Aker BP. Working with us means wanting to be part of our ONETEAM-culture.
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At Aker BP, we put safety first. When working with us, we expect you to do the same.
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You have a passion for digitalization and new digital tools.
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We are a sector in the midst of evolution, so it is important that you see opportunities rather than threats.
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We must improve to succeed in the future, so you must have a strong desire to always improve and work smarter.
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If we are going to improve, we must continuously build expertise and experience. This means that you must derive motivation from developing others.
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Our commitment to you:
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We are convinced diversity is an important element for success, and everyone in Aker BP should feel involved, included, and respected.
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We want you to develop. That's why we are committed to providing you with varied experience and enhancing your expertise so you can build a CV for the future!
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We will offer you a competitive compensation package including a share savings program, and a solid pension scheme.
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We know that your health and a work-life balance are key factors for job satisfaction. That's why we have good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility - in working hours.
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If something should happen to you, we will make sure you get help from the company health service and our insurance programs.
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Our offices have a universal design - accessible for all.
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Location: Stavanger or Oslo, please specify preferred work-location in application
**Application deadline:**27.06.2025
Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. We ask that you enclose your diploma/grade transcript with your application. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP.
Contact information: 
SCM Manager D&amp;W and ExpRes - Sturla Digre <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:sturla.digre@akerbp.com">sturla.digre@akerbp.com</a> / 99618898 
SCM Manager Contracts &amp; Alliances - Åsfrid Ekkje <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:aasfrid.ekkje@akerbp.com">aasfrid.ekkje@akerbp.com</a> / 99252323

Supply Chain Manager - Contracts \& Alliances