Strategic Buyer – Global Casting Category Team
Kongsberg Maritime delivers high technology systems and solutions for customers in challenging conditions worldwide. We offer unique job opportunities in the challenging field of global maritime business with excellent development opportunities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen as Strategic Buyer for Global Casting Category team. We are currently looking for an experienced individual who is responsible for executing global sourcing activities for various products in KONGSBERG Maritime Propulsion & Handling Division. With this role, you will be working closely with global and local sourcing teams and will be accountable for developing and executing global sourcing initiatives aligning with different P&H products and sourcing strategies.
In this role, you will follow KONGSBERG’s global guidelines for cost management, quality, and delivery, while working as part of the Global Category & Supply Chain teams within the Propulsion & Handling division. We are seeking proactive and collaborative procurement or foundry professional to join our global casting team. You will contribute to product-specific sourcing strategies, manage supplier agreements, and be accountable for delivering material cost optimization across Propulsion & Handling products.
This position emphasizes close cooperation with both internal stakeholders and global sourcing teams, as well as continuous development of global casting suppliers and partner relationships to support diverse product and sourcing strategies.
Key accountabilities
- Drive and execute global sourcing and product strategies
- Negotiate and manage global supplier agreements and negotiations
- Maintain and expand the P&H Global Casting Supply Chain opportunities
- Identify and implement casting supply chain improvement initiatives on both global and product levels
Qualifications
- Background in technical education, foundry processes, or strategic sourcing
- Strong business and commercial acumen with a results-driven approach
- Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Readiness to travel internationally
- Familiar with foundry processes or foundry experience is considered an advantage
What we can offer
- Working in an international environment/stable company with established position in Poland and global market
- Participation in various development trainings
- Unique atmosphere in a team sharing expertise
- Attractive salary and benefits
- Interesting experience and opportunity for personal development
- Hybrid working scheme
The position reports to:
Eero Kossi
Global Category Manager
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.
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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