We are experiencing an increase in activity and are looking for a dedicated Operational Purchaser to join our team at Kongsberg Maritime. At Carpus in Kongsberg, an Operational Purchaser is responsible for analysing purchase requirements, issuing and following up purchasing orders and contributing to optimised inventory levels. Our department, Operational Purchasing, is part of Operations in Kongsberg Maritime’s Automation & Control division. We support our new sales deliveries and global customer support in supplying equipment and spare parts to our customers - at the right time, to the right cost, and in the right place.

We are proud to offer an informal and positive working environment. You will work alongside engaged and qualified colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge and experience. Together, we always aim to contribute to a profitable business and find solutions when we face challenges.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Analyse material requirements and optimise purchase and inventory levels
• Issue and follow up purchase orders
• Develop and collaborate with the existing supplier base
• Contribute to an optimised use of our ERP system and enhancement of working processes and KPIs, including being an active contributor to continuous improvements

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain or other administrative education
• Relevant work experience may compensate the lack of formal education
• Experienced in using digital tools like ERP and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Power BI etc.)
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, both spoken and written
  
  

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

• Service minded with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-driven and team-oriented, systematic and with a structured way of working
• Capable of managing a high level of activity and meeting deadlines
  
  

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

What we can offer
With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefit packages with good development opportunities in an international environment. We have flexible work hours and holiday arrangements in addition to a good pension and insurance scheme. We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Work location
Kongsberg

Point of contact
Inger Noddeland, Department Manager, tel.: +47 970 98 654

Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG, an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace.

Our Automation & Control Division is responsible for product and technology development, supply chain operations and project delivery for all KONGSBERG’s Automation, Bridge Systems and Electro products and solutions. Since the development of the first Dynamic Positioning system in the 1970's, Kongsberg Maritime has always been in the forefront of developing leading Automation and Bridge Systems, and the Automation & Control division is responsible for maintaining and further developing that substantial legacy.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

Protechting People and Planet