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Operational Buyer – Waterjet systems

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Operational Buyer to join Kongsberg Maritime’s Propulsion & Handling Division, focusing on Waterjets.

In this role as Operational Buyer – Waterjet systems 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. KM has a strong 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 hiring a motivated person for the role of Operational Buyer.

Key accountabilities

  • Place orders in our ERP-system and follow up on signals to ensure good flow and delivery within expected time, cost, and quality.
  • Ensure good communication with our suppliers and develop them into being the best they can.
  • Continuously challenge our existing supplier base through being pro-active and strategic, working for cost-optimized solutions throughout the value chain
  • Support aftermarket to meet customer demands

Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor degree from technical/economical/logistics or other relevant subjects or relevant work experience
  • We also see it positive if you can read drawings and you are having basic knowledge of mechanical engineering
  • Good communication skills in English. Knowledge in other languages in addition are an advantage.

You are able to

  • act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
  • build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
  • adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
  • use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
  • 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

What we can offer you
With us, you will be offered a competitive salary, good benefit package, flexible work hours, and good development opportunities in an international environment. In accordance with the company’s remote work policy, you have the possibility to work remotely part of the time. By choosing us, you get to work in an inspiring and safe work-environment with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Work locations
Kokkola, Finland
Krakow, Poland
Kristinehamn, Sweden

Point of contact:
For more information, please contact Supply chain and Procurement Manager Antti Hahtokari tel. +358 40 0703358 on:
6/10/2025 – 10/10/2025 klo. 8:00-16:00
13/10/2025 – 17/10/2025 klo. 14:00-16:00
20/10/2025 – 24/10/2025 klo. 14:00-16:00

Interested?
Please send in your application by October 24th through our recruitment system.

 

Greetings from the Supply chain team

Welcome to an exciting opportunity to join our waterjet supply chain team! We are thrilled to invite you to become a part of our innovative and collaborative environment. In our team, we work hard and have fun. Our team thrives on openness and passion. We look forward to welcoming someone who is motivated to learn and contribute, always seeking new ways to add value to the team.  Could that be you? We’re excited to find out!

- Purchasing Team, Waterjet systems

 

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, motion control 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 work determined to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

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