Operational Purchaser for Space Programs - Flexible Work

KONGSBERG; Kongsberg; Hybrid; NOK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension and insurance schemes

STARS social club

Job summary

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace seeks an Operational Purchaser to join the SmallSat team in Norway. You will issue RFQs, place purchase orders, and manage supplier relations, enabling end-to-end procurement for space programs.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, negotiate effectively, and drive procurement excellence with a technical background and ERP experience. Flexible working options are available within a dynamic international space environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and structured with a positive attitude.
• Educated in purchasing, supply chain management or technical background.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs based on project and line needs and manage the process end-to-end.
• Place POs and ensure close follow-up with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the supplier base and monitor performance.
• Support strategic sourcing activities as needed.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English language

ERP systems

Education

Purchasing/Supply chain background

Technical background

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace seeks an Operational Purchaser to join the SmallSat team in Norway. You will issue RFQs, place purchase orders, and manage supplier relations, enabling end-to-end procurement for space programs.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, negotiate effectively, and drive procurement excellence with a technical background and ERP experience. Flexible working options are available within a dynamic international space environment.