Purchaser

Zenitel Norway AS; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

International working environment

Opportunities for professional develop

Growth within purchasing and supply链?

Job summary

Zenitel Norway AS is seeking a structured Purchaser to manage end-to-end procurement, order placement, inventory control, and vendor negotiations from Oslo or Horten.

You will work with a global supplier network, maintain ERP data (Dynamics 365), and support production schedules while driving continuous improvements in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• Documented work experience within supply chain can compensate for formal education.
• Good commercial understanding and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Order placement and follow up
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFQs, purchase orders, inventory management and contract negotiations
• Keeping data on own products and suppliers in the ERP system updated
• Assist in vendor selection and negotiation processes
• Support sales organization/product management in sourcing activities for new products
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning teams to forecast demand
• Ensure timely delivery of components to support production schedules and project timelines
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate closely with the procurement team and other departments with focus on operations and continuous improvements

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Business administration

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

The company is seeking a Purchaser to manage end-to-end procurement, order placement, inventory management, and vendor negotiations.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or equivalent experience
• Good communication skills in English
• Good commercial understanding and strong analytical skills
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Join our purchasing team and help strengthen our global supply chain

We are looking for a structured, proactive, and commercially minded Purchaser to join our procurement team. Workplace is Oslo or Horten.

As a Purchaser at Zenitel, you will play an important role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of components, materials, and products that support our daily operations and long-term business objectives.

We are a global company operating in the electrical and electronics industry, working with suppliers and manufacturing partners both locally and internationally.

You will become part of a collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities, contribute to continuous improvements, and develop your procurement expertise.

Key responsibilities:

• Order placement and follow up
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFQs, purchase orders, inventory management and contract negotiations
• Keeping data on own products and suppliers in the ERP system updated
• Assist in vendor selection and negotiation processes
• Support sales organization/product management in sourcing activities for new products
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning teams to forecast demand
• Ensure timely delivery of components to support production schedules and project timelines
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate closely with the procurement team and other departments with focus on operations and continuous improvements

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent within supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field
• Documented work experience within supply chain can compensate for formal education
• Good commercial understanding and strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills in English and preferably also in Norwegian
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage, but not a requirement

We are looking for you who are structured, proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You have a commercial mindset, take initiative, and follow through on your tasks. You have strong communication skills, enjoy collaborating with colleagues and suppliers, approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and are motivated to learn and continuously improve.

We Offer:

• An international working environment, with global suppliers and stakeholders
• A varied role with responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact on our procurement operations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within purchasing and supply chain management
• Close collaboration across departments and with international suppliers and partners
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with skilled and dedicated colleagues

We conduct background checks on relevant candidates through Semac AS.

Zenitel wants to reflect the diversity of society, and encourages qualified candidates with different education, work and life experience to apply for a job with us without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and disability.

• Administrere inventar

Zenitel is a major global player in the development and marketing of intelligent communication solutions where security, guaranteed availability and sound quality are essential. With 125 years of experience, Zenitel has proven to be a reliable and quality provider of broadcast systems, intercom solutions and two-way radio. These systems interface with other security devices, enabling end users and integrators to build a comprehensive and integrated security solution that combines access control, video surveillance, digital messaging and other solutions.

Today, Zenitel’s customers include security services providers, companies and organisations active in the transportation and shipping sectors, healthcare institutions and industrial companies. Zenitel employs approximately 460 people worldwide. Our headquarters are placed in Norway and UK, with 16 offices worldwide, as well as partners in more than 100 countries.

GLOBAL PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER