Purchaser

Job title:

Purchaser

Company

Kongsberg Gruppen

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchaser in Kongsberg Discovery! We need to strengthen our procurement team in Horten, as one of our colleagues has moved on to new opportunities within our purchasing organization.The ideal candidate is curious, motivated and will thrive in a fast-paced setting while maintaining precision and structure. Our new Purchaser is a dedicated person with strong organizational and communication skills, that together with the Procurement team, will secure the best deals with our suppliers worldwide.Does this resonate with you? Then we welcome you as an applicant with us.Responsibilities

• Purchasing to production and projects
• Follow up suppliers, quality and logistics
• Experience from purchasing to production is an advantage in this position
• Prepare requests, evaluate quotations and participate in supplier selections

Qualifications and experience

• Technical Degree, but relevant experience can replace a formal education
• Experience with purchasing for at least 4 years, preferably mechanics or electronics
• Experience from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Good communication and writing skills in English and Norwegian

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.You are able to

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• Focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks and monitor the financial impact of own activities
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities effectively
• Have a proactive approach and ownership that inspire progress and accountability
• Performs well under pressure in a busy workplace
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• Collaborative skills, sharing expertise and support colleagues
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

What we can offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Challenging tasks in a high-tech environment
• An inspiring and safe work environment
• Good support and training in an established procurement organization
• Competitive pay and benefits, along with a good welfare scheme that include a welfare fund for sports activities, cabin rental, and more
• To take part in the green shift for the ocean space
• We offer flexible working hours and the option to work remote or from home office

Work location
HortenPoint of contact
Cathrine Aarvik, Department Manager Procurement, e-mail: cathrine.bjerkan.aarvik@kd.kongsberg.comThe world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence. Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to the outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges. We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore.Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

Expected salary

Location

Horten, Vestfold og Telemark

Job date

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:47:12 GMT

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