Kongsberg Maritime Korea Ltd. is seeking highly motivated candidates to work as “Operational Buyer” in Shipbuilding and Marine business area.

Kongsberg Group is an international technology company that delivers advanced and reliable solution to demanding customers in the global defence, maritime, oil and gas, fisheries, and aerospace sectors. We have 7000 colleagues in 30 countries and a proud history with 200 years of continuous operation. Kongsberg Maritime delivers systems for dynamic positioning and navigation, marine automation, handling systems, safety management, cargo handling, subsea survey and construction, maritime training, satellite positioning, and autonomous solutions. We are connected to, and we live our core values: Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable.

 

Job Title: Operational Buyer

Department: Propulsion & Handling Supply Chain

Location: Kongsberg Maritime Korea Noksan Office

 

Main Work Tasks:

• To be the initial point of contact between Kongsberg and external suppliers, lead and co-ordinate all improvement activities associated with planning, control, inventory, delivery and lead-time.
• To carry out as required (periodically scheduled as agreed) the required business reviews and assessments in order to understand the capability to deliver to the company's demand requirements, with respect to contraints, capability, bottlenecks and Load/Capacity imbalance.
• Resolve any invoice or price issues in collaboration with Strategic Buyer and Finance in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the execution of the sourcing process and associated tasks within Category Strategy and Supplier Agreement or approved in line with Purchasing Delegated Authority
• Use the ERP systems or other Purchasing, Planning & Control Systems and e-commerce in an optimal way to maximize internal transactional efficiency, minimizing total costs, including optimization of inventory.
• Ensure the ERP system is maintained with robust & credible data including all contracted terms and prices are updated in the ERP system that creates suitable supply elements that support the delivery of the customers demands / requirements.
• Leading purchasing activities in line with approved Supplier List for existing programmes and minor ETO projects. Supporting Strategic buyer in technical queries related to orders/RFQ.
• Supporting ERP transaction related to Goods Receiving & Material Picking and Korean Customs tax refund documents
• Work closely with Schedulers and Supply Chain Managers to ensure that robust answers are given to any Sales and Operation Planning queries for the SORB or equivalent processes.
• Ensure that the physical logistics methods for delivery and movement of parts to and within the company/customer are optimised in terms of cost, whilst ensuring that the required availability dates for any material is not compromised.
• Informed of or where designated responsible for supplier delivery performance related with the base site.
• Responsible for counter measures where a commercial decision(s) is required for resolution of part specific delivery issues.
• Manage and coordinate delivery issues, reporting shortages and recovery programmes to meet the plan.
• Manage the impact and escalate issues as required.
• Informed of (or where designated responsible for) supplier quality performance related with the base site.
• Responsible for counter measures where a commercial decision(s) is required for resolution of part specific quality issues and costs of non-quality
• Ensure that the quality requirements that can have an impact onto parts delivery are understood and reflected within the ERP system and that these are validated within the supply chain.

 

Qualification:

• More than 3 years of experience - ERP systems and buyer position
• Must be able to drive and own a car
• Have good collaboration skills, communication skills, result-oriented and self-motivated
• Good communication skills in English
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must meet the health requirement

 

We can offer

• Creative and dynamic environment
• Independent responsibilities
• ERP and relevant system trainings
• Flexible working environment

 

Please download an application form and submit it to HR Korea: mb309.kmkor.hr@km.kongsberg.com

• Application form download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w7c0-7mgdvXdifvyDaOX_i3godjOv68h/view?usp=sharing

 

For further information please contact: Mr. Se-Hyung Heo, General Manager P&H Supply Chain

 

 

Closing: 23 September 2024