Strategic Maritime Purchaser – Nav & DP Systems

Twoja Norwegia; Tennfjord; Remote; NOK 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Subsidized lunch

Gym membership

Occupational health service

Flexible work from home

Phone allowance

Parking

Career development

Job summary

VARD Electro AS is seeking a Senior Purchaser to lead purchasing activities for navigation equipment and related systems. You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive cost improvement initiatives in a cross-functional team with Engineering.

The role requires higher education in procurement or engineering and several years of relevant maritime procurement experience. English fluency and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Higher education in procurement, supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for navigation equipment including DP systems, sensors, and related equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and lead negotiations on price, delivery, and terms.
• Develop and renegotiate framework agreements and price lists; evaluate supplier offers and perform commercial analysis.
• Ensure procurement data, pricing, and supplier information are maintained in SAP/ERP and support process improvements.

Skills

Commercial skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Higher education in procurement / supply chain / business / engineering

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

VARD Electro AS is seeking a Senior Purchaser to lead purchasing activities for navigation equipment and related systems. You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive cost improvement initiatives in a cross-functional team with Engineering.

The role requires higher education in procurement or engineering and several years of relevant maritime procurement experience. English fluency and ERP experience are essential.