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Operational Buyer - Summer intern

Make an impact with us at KONGSBERG. Your expertise Protechts People and Planet. We're seeking talented individuals to help us shape the maritime future. If you're ready to be part of this exciting journey, your adventure begins here!

In the role as Operational Buyer for Handling you will plan and execute purchasing activities in the operational purchasing team according to best practice and contribute to optimizing our purchasing activities supporting both aftermarket/spares and new sales activities. Handling has a focus on building a strong supplier portfolio, establishing a profitable business and entering new product- and market areas. To further strengthen the existing team, we are looking for a motivated Summer Intern as Operational Buyer.

Craft a sustainable supply chain. Protechting People and Planet at every sourcing decision.

No matter if you're just starting out or have a few years of experience, we're here to help you grow. We are all about hands-on challenges and support to help you become the best Operational Buyer you can be, right from the start of your career. We're all about fostering a creative, collaborative vibe where everyone can bring their ideas to the table.

What you will be doing

  • Participate in RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes
  • Place orders in our ERP-system and follow up on signals to ensure good flow and delivery within expected time, cost and quality
  • Maintain our ERP system with correct data
  • Ensure good communication with our suppliers and develop them into being the best they can
  • Support Kongsberg Maritime`s tender processes with the right components cost and lead times

We think you should have

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
  • Good communication skills in both English and Norwegian. Knowledge in other languages in addition are an advantage
  • Good excel understanding

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.  Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to

  • act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
  • adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
  • communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
  • co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Why join us

  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
  • Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

Where you will be working
Brattvåg

Interested in knowing more? Contact:
Kenneth Hansen, Production Planning & Support Manager – Handling, +47 90 86 60 62

 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet