Buyer (with Planning Experience) (m/f/d)

NOV; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV SPS in Kalundborg, Denmark is seeking an experienced Buyer with planning experience to ensure timely procurement of materials and services supporting manufacturing and maintenance operations.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Procurement, Warehouse, and Finance, manage internal purchasing activities, support planning processes, build supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with NOV policies.

Qualifications

• Must have proven buyer experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience supporting planning activities such as demand planning, MRP, or production planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems and related processes.
• Fluent in English and Danish, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal MRO purchasing activities and process purchase requisitions for plant maintenance.
• Support demand planning to ensure timely availability of materials and services.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers while maintaining strong relationships.
• Ensure compliance with NOV procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Buyer experience

Planning support

ERP systems

English and Danish fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Production Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Are you an experienced Buyer with planning experience who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment? At NOV SPS in Kalundborg, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the timely procurement of materials and services that support our manufacturing and maintenance operations.

Job Description

Working closely with Maintenance, Procurement, Warehouse, and Finance teams, you’ll be responsible for managing executing internal purchasing related activities, supporting planning processes, and building strong supplier relationships to help keep our operations running efficiently.

About The Company

NOV delivers technology-driven equipment, systems, services, and software solutions that support energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Through engineering excellence, manufacturing expertise, and global service capabilities, we help our customers improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.

Our Kalundborg facility is part of NOV’s Subsea Production Systems business, supporting customers with high-quality products and supply chain excellence in a collaborative and innovative manufacturing environment.

Why Join NOV?

At NOV, you’ll become part of a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We offer challenging work in an international environment, opportunities for professional development, competitive employment conditions, and a workplace built on openness, teamwork, and personal responsibility.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRO internal purchasing activities and process purchase requisitions for manufacturing plant maintenance and other related acquisitions.
• Support demand planning activities to ensure the timely availability of materials and services.
• Support the processes to Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Follow up on purchasing activities to ensure compliance with NOV procurement policies and procedures.
• Utilize and support global supply agreements for parts and services.
• Create, monitor, and follow up on internal purchase requisitions in the ERP system.
• Ensure purchased products and services meet quality requirements and coordinate corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Warehouse, Procurement, Accounting, Tax, and Finance teams to ensure an efficient flow of materials and information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and planning processes.

Essential QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Production Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting planning activities, such as demand planning, MRP, or production planning.
• Good understanding of technical, industrial, or manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Fluency in English and Danish.

Preferred

• Experience with MRO procurement.
• Knowledge of supplier development and supplier performance management.
• Experience working in an international manufacturing environment.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Skilled at building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions.