Production Purchaser

MacGregor; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor, a global provider of maritime cargo and load handling solutions, is seeking a Purchaser to support projects and the project manager with purchasing tasks.

You will track item costs, monitor budgets, maintain supplier data in the ERP, process requisitions and POs, and assist with price negotiations to help on-time delivery and cost control. The role requires alignment with IMS, PEM and QEHS guidelines and fluent English.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of purchasing, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Serve as daily purchasing contact for assigned projects.
• Assist in monitoring project item budgets and monthly deviation reporting.
• Maintain supplier data and updated prices in the ERP system.
• Process purchase requisitions, place POs, follow up on deliveries.
• Support the handling of Free Issued Items (FII) to ensure on-time delivery to the production site.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for cost savings and manage supplier issues.

Skills

Purchasing

Logistics

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Procurement / Logistics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.

MacGregor - Let's shape the future together

We are looking for a Purchaser who will support assigned projects and assist the project manager in purchasing-related activities.

As a Purchaser, you will help track item costs and budgets within assigned projects, assisting in monitoring and reporting any budget deviations to the project manager.

In addition, you will learn and ensure that your daily tasks align with the Integrated Management System (IMS), Project Executing Model (PEM), and local QEHS systems, rules, and requirements.

More Tasks And Responsibilities

• Serve as a daily purchasing contact for assigned projects
• Assist in monitoring project item budgets and support monthly deviation reporting to the project manager
• Maintain accurate supplier data and updated prices in the ERP system
• Process purchase requisitions, place POs, follow up on deliveries, and assist with basic price negotiations
• Support the handling of Free Issued Items (FII) to ensure on-time delivery to the production site
• Assist in identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Log and follow up on basic supplier claims regarding quality, scope, or delivery issues
• Work towards achieving individual KPIs and contributing to overall department goals

The position is located in Kristiansand, Norway and reporting directly to the Manager, Purchasing.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree (preferred fields include Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics Management, or relevant technical/commercial studies)
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain
• Familiarity with ERP systems and standard Microsoft Office tools (Excel)
• Strong willingness to learn, adapt, and build technical/commercial knowledge
• Fluent in both written and spoken English

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally.

Values guide our daily decisions

• Customer Success: Our customer's success is our success. We focus on partnership, transparency, and accountability to deliver lifetime value.
• Passion to Improve: Always moving forward. We foster a growth mindset, encourage curiosity, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Winning Together: No one makes the difference alone. We emphasise internal collaboration and mutual trust to ensure we win as "One MacGregor".

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional Information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Yvonne Mathisen, Manager, Purchasing at [e-mail]

Application deadline: 25 September, 2026

www.macgregor.com