Senior Maritime Purchaser — Remote‑Friendly, Global Projects

Luca Frallicciardi; Tennfjord; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Insurance package

Lunch subsidy

Gym membership

Occupational health service

Flex work from home

Free mobile phone

Central office parking

Learning and development

Job summary

VARD Electro AS in Tennfjord is seeking a Senior Purchaser to lead purchasing activities in navigation equipment and related systems.

You will build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, manage framework agreements, and work closely with Engineering to ensure commercial and technical alignment. This role offers a challenging, international environment with room to drive cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Higher education in procurement, supply chain, business, or engineering.
• Several years of relevant procurement experience in marine or industrial equipment.
• Experience with navigation equipment and DP systems preferred.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical abilities and contract experience.
• English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities within the navigation equipment area, including DP systems, sensors, positioning and related navigation and bridge equipment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations on price, delivery, commercial terms and contracts.
• Develop and re-negotiate framework agreements, price lists and other commercial agreements.
• Evaluate supplier offers and perform commercial analysis.
• Ensure competitive pricing and support cost reduction and procurement improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Follow up supplier performance, deliveries and commercial topics.
• Analyze purchasing and spend data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure correct procurement data, pricing and supplier information are maintained in SAP/ERP.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and ways of working.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Contract knowledge

Technical product sense

English proficiency

Education

Higher education in procurement or related field

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

VARD Electro AS in Tennfjord is seeking a Senior Purchaser to lead purchasing activities in navigation equipment and related systems.

You will build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, manage framework agreements, and work closely with Engineering to ensure commercial and technical alignment. This role offers a challenging, international environment with room to drive cost improvements.