At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Powered by digital technology, strategic partnerships and a strong culture of solving problems, Aker Solutions deliver complex energy projects in a safe, predictable and sustainable way. Typical projects include topsides, floaters, carbon capture and storage facilities, windmill foundations and offshore converter stations for windmill parks.

Sustainability at Aker Solutions means making responsible business decisions that create value while protecting the environment and contributing to the good of society. We work proactively to ensure sustainability, integrity and responsibility in all our operations. Our company has published corporate responsibility / sustainability reports since 2006, with annual releases since 2010. Aker Solutions reports and communicates on sustainability according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We also follow the Euronext guidance on ESG reporting of January 2020. The reporting is handled by our Finance department.

As the Sustainability Specialist within supply chain, your role is critical in advancing the company's Climate Action agenda and broader sustainability goals throughout the organization's global operations. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that reduce the environmental impact of supply chain operations. This could involve initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, optimizing energy usage, and promoting sustainable sourcing practice.

You will be part of our department handling corporate agreements on behalf of all segments in Aker Solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Aker Solutions' commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable development within the energy industry. The role can be situated either at our Head Office in Oslo or in London.

Read more about our sustainability agenda here; https://www.akersolutions.com/sustainability/

• Develop and lead initiatives aimed at delivering our Climate Action agenda and reducing our Supply Chain emissions globally
• Work closely with procurement teams to identify environmentally responsible suppliers and incorporate sustainability considerations into contractual agreements
• Research best practices and identify areas for improvement
• Facilitate and drive cross-disciplinary task forces in crafting comprehensive plans and strategies addressing various areas related to Supply Chain emissions such as improvement of emissions data, supplier engagement program, tools for reporting on emissions data etc.
• Support reporting processes and actively participate in audits
• Contribute to the development of a sustainable Global Supply Chain culture

• Minimum Bachelor degree
• 3+ experience working with Sustainability and/or from Supply Chain. Experience from consultancy is of interest
• A genuine interest and passion for sustainability and Supply Chain
• Strong communication skills in order to develop networks and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be self-driven with an eagerness to learn
• Strong collaboration skills
• An understanding of emissions data and decarbonization strategies

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables (carbon capture, hydrogen and offshore wind) to aqua culture
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

For more information about the position, please contact: Cathinka Nielsen Senior Advisor, NES Advantage Solutions, email; cathinka.nielsen@nesfircroft.com

Only applicants with valid work visa will be reviewed .

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.

Semac background checks are performed on all final candidates.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.