Contract Lead Logistics

Important! To make sure your application is considered please submit it before the end of the day on ():

15.07.2026

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

What does the job involveThe Contracts Lead will support procurement for logistics services across Equinors Seismic Exploration Production Drilling and FPSO Operations. Key responsibilities include developing procurement strategies conducting market analysis managing procurement processes to secure Framework Agreements creating KPIs monitoring contract performance and assisting with the requisition-to-pay process.

What will my tasks be

Within this position your key tasks will be to:

• Development of procurement and contracting strategies for multiple business areas with a short-term focus on logistics related agreements.

• Bid preparation including clarifications analysis negotiations and recommendations.

• Working in cross-functional teams with various business units to represent commercial requirements.

• Understanding and management of HSE pre-qualification.

• Development and monitoring of KPIs and supplier performance management.

• Liaise with Suppliers to ensure responsibilities regarding Canada-Newfoundland Benefits reporting are met.

• Work with joint venture partners and other local operators on joint initiatives.

• Ad hoc purchase of services goods and/or materials to the Bay du Nord project team as required.

• Participate in the emergency response team (24/7 callout) as required.

• Apply and assure compliance with Equinor and Regulatory requirements within area of responsibility (example: Equinors procurement process and procedures and Canadian laws and requirements). Provide support to Drilling Supply Responsible as required.

Heres what we expect from you:

At Equinor there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open collaborative courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position we are also looking for:

• Bachelors degree in business Economics Public Policy Engineering or a related discipline.

• 2 years of experience in a procurement / supply chain role.

• Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter capable and willing to learn and apply Equinor processes and policies.

• Ability to manage large workload with numerous demands occurring at the same time. Strong initiative drive to make decisions when required.

• Proficient SAP experience or equivalent ERP system experience contract management software and Office 365.

• Strong analytical abilities with experience in dealing with service and consultancy contracts as well as purchase of goods/materials.

• Work experience directly supporting exploration drilling and logistics in the offshore Newfoundland and Labrador region.

• Solid understanding of Atlantic Accord legislation and requirements.

• Previous use of WELS Operator Logistics Tool considered an asset.

• Well-rounded business acumen with high standards business ethics in line with Equinors values.

• Strong communication skills verbal and written both internally and externally as well as a detail-oriented profile.

Consistent with the principles set out in the Accord Acts first consideration will be given to qualified local residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

What can we offer you

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. Thats why we offer:

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary global parental leave bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace being able to collect your children attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. Thats why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity make all employment decisions which include hiring promotion transfer demotion termination and training without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status parental status veteran status or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

We also believe everyone should be paid fairly and consistently for their contribution to our collective success. To ensure fairness and transparency positions at Equinor are evaluated using our global job architecture based on the positions responsibilities complexity and impact and regularly reviewed to ensure consistency and alignment across the organisation.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. Were up for the challenge. Are you

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1