Buyer

Kongsberg Gruppen; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a world-leading supplier of maritime solutions as a Buyer for Stabilisers and Naval Steering Gear. In this role, you will be at the forefront of procurement, managing supplier relationships and ensuring the delivery of quality materials. You will collaborate with various teams to achieve business targets while adhering to company rules and procedures. This innovative firm offers a supportive work environment with professional development opportunities, competitive terms, and attractive benefits. If you're reliable, collaborative, and determined, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Attractive Insurance Policies

Pension Schemes

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with purchasing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procurement activities for specific products.
• Manage suppliers' delivery, quality, and cost performance.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Procurement Process Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree Qualification (MCIPS or equivalent)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Adresse

, Fife
Scotland
search.country.UNITED KINGDOM

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Kongsberg Maritime business in Dunfermline, to be part of a company that delivers mission-critical products to Naval and Commercial Customers.

In this role as Buyer – Stabilisers and Naval Steering Gear, you will be responsible for planning and executing all procurement activities as defined for the specific products, including sourcing, operations, and supplier management to meet our Customers’ requirements. Your ability to negotiate, build supplier relationships, and ensure the timely delivery of quality materials will directly contribute to our operational success.

To further strengthen the existing team, we are looking for a Buyer with the attributes of Reliable, Collaborative, Determined, and Innovative.

What you will be doing

• Procurement of products in ERP, including managing the procurement process from demand to purchase orders and delivery of parts.
• Managing suppliers' delivery, quality, and cost performance where designated.
• Placing purchase orders in our ERP system, ensuring data integrity and process management.
• Supporting sourcing requirements, including finding new suppliers, RFQs, and supplier contracts.
• Collaborating with operations, planning, logistics, and quality teams to achieve business targets, including managing and resolving quality and delivery issues from suppliers.

We think you should have

• A degree qualification, ideally MCIPS or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with purchasing and supply chain management preferred.
• A global outlook and openness to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

You are able to

• Adhere to company rules and procedures, executing plans with commitment and determination.
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define priorities, and allocate resources effectively.
• Communicate clearly, precisely, and structurally.
• Collaborate well with others, sharing knowledge, experience, information, and supporting team goals.

We offer an exciting position working for a world-leading supplier of maritime solutions, with an inspiring and safe work environment, professional development, and career opportunities. Our benefits include competitive terms, attractive insurance policies, pension schemes, and hybrid working arrangements.

Where you will be working

Dalgety Bay, Fife KY11 9JT

Interested in knowing more? Contact:

Julie Radke - Supply Chain Team Lead

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, we operate in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world-class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control, and waterjets across all marine sectors, including merchant, offshore, and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group with a proud two-century history of innovation. We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture to leverage different perspectives and ideas, aiming for positive business outcomes.

Craft a sustainable supply chain. Protecting People and Planet at every sourcing decision.