StatoilHydro has introduced the principle of division of roles/responsibilities between the line management and procurement function in order to meet the requirement for good control.
The line management is responsible for planning demand, allocating technical and operational expertise and approving suppliers recommended by the relevant procurement entity.
Only the procurement entities are authorised to sign binding agreements with suppliers on StatoilHydro’s behalf.
The procurement entities are responsible for proactive coordination, planning and execution of procurements on behalf of the line management.
StatoilHydro has divided the products and services which the group has a verified requirement for into categories, and at present there is a total of 96 categories. Each category has one person who is responsible for having an overview of StatoilHydro's total requirements in the relevant category.
The categories are classified into 21 category groups, and the groups are put into one of five category areas. This category-based approach forms the basis for the organisation of the procurement function.
There is a separate procurement entity for each category area.
