Operational Purchaser

Global Customer Support, Energy in Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a dedicated Operational Purchaser to secure the spare parts needed to support our worldwide fleet and new sales deliveries. We are experiencing an increase in activity and are strengthening our team.

You will join a team known for its good working environment, informal culture, and inclusive behavior. This role offers a great opportunity to build competence within purchasing and our broad technology portfolio — including electrification, drives, rotating equipment, and energy storage solutions for marine applications.

As an Operational Purchaser, you will analyze purchase requirements, issue and follow up purchase orders, and contribute to optimized inventory levels. You will work closely with engaged and knowledgeable colleagues, all committed to delivering the right equipment at the right time, cost, and place — and finding solutions when challenges arise.

Key accountabilities:

• Analyze material requirements and optimize purchasing and inventory levels
• Issue and follow up purchase orders
• Monitor critical items and ensure correct safety stocks
• Update prices and maintain accurate articles, supplier, and inventory data in the ERP system
• Follow up invoices
• Contribute to process improvements and effective ERP use
• Communicate with requisitioners and suppliers throughout the process
• Develop and collaborate with the existing supplier base

Qualifications and experience of interest

• Relevant experience or education within purchasing is an advantage
• Experience with digital tools such as ERP and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Power BI etc.)
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Norwegian
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority or a background check. For more information visit www.nsm.no.

You are also able to

• Be service-minded with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Be self-driven and team-oriented, systematic, and structured in your work
• Manage a high level of activity and meet 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 you

• Personal development and career opportunities
• Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
• We offer flexible working hours
• Social welfare club with social and recreational activities

Work location
Godvik, Bergen

Point of contact
Hanne Staven Haugen, hanne.haugen@km.kongsberg.com, +4790803311

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis – so what are you waiting for?

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3400 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts to secure availability and predictability to our customers

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner.

Protechting people and planet