Production Purchaser

MacGregor Group; Kristiansand; Hybrid; NOK 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor seeks a Purchaser in Kristiansand, Norway, to support project purchasing and help monitor item budgets. The role involves processing requisitions, placing POs, and tracking deliveries while aligning with IMS, PEM, and QEHS requirements. Strong English and ERP/Excel familiarity are preferred.

The position reports to the Manager, Purchasing and is located onsite in Kristiansand. Bachelor-level education and 2–5 years in purchasing or logistics are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of purchasing, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Excel.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

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

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

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.

We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

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

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, organized, and proactive team player with good communication skills, eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally you have

• 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.

• 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]