Purchaser

Zenitel; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Impactful procurement role

Professional development opportunities

Cross-department collaboration

Competitive compensation & benefits

Supportive team

Job summary

Zenitel is seeking a structured Purchaser to join our procurement team in Oslo or Horten. You will secure timely, cost-effective supply of components and materials, supporting production and strategic objectives across global partnerships.

You will own responsibilities, drive continuous improvements, and grow your procurement expertise within an international environment. A collaborative culture and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent within supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in supply chain roles can compensate for formal education.
• Strong commercial understanding and analytical skills.
• Proficient in English; Norwegian preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow up on orders.
• Manage end-to-end procurement: RFQs, purchase orders, inventory, and contracts.
• Maintain supplier and product data in ERP.
• Assist in vendor selection and negotiations.
• Support sales/product management in sourcing for new products.
• Monitor inventory and forecast demand with planning teams.
• Ensure timely delivery to support production schedules.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with procurement and other departments on operations and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP experience

English language

Norwegian language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

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

Come join our team!

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.

Kontakt:

Global Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Torfinn Kalve Jacobsen

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