Strategic Buyer - Energy Products

An incredible opportunity awaits you as Strategic Buyer, reporting to GCM Energy Products and Head of sourcing China. In this role, you will play a part in our high-achieving Strategic Procurement Team, delivering essential competitive advantage for our business. Now is the time to get on board with KONGSBERG and our Energy products portfolio. We are leading the way in achieving business goals through professional sourcing expertise, and we're seeking talented individuals to help us drive our growth. If you're ready to be part of this exciting journey, your adventure begins here!

We are pioneers in the maritime industry, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence. We are on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Strategic Buyer to join our team, focusing on energy products for maritime applications. KM offers a wide range of energy products supporting the green shift, typically switchboards, frequency converters and energy storage systems. If you are passionate about procurement and have a deep understanding of the maritime sector, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.
• Career Growth: We offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence our success and the future of maritime technology.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and teamwork.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tender documents, evaluate supplier bids, and support the tendering process to ensure competitive and compliant submissions.
• Influence and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery of energy products.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead the procurement of energy products for maritime applications, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Monitor market trends and developments in energy products to inform sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring high standards of service and delivery.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in purchasing or strategic sourcing, preferably within the maritime industry.
• Good communication skill in English.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Research shows that women and minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to

• focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks and monitor the financial impact of own activities
• build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
• comply 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

What we can offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future
• We offer hybrid working arrangement

At KONGSBERG, "Protechting People and Planet" drives solutions, and diverse teams inspire innovation.

Work location
Krakow (Poland), Bergen, Horten, Kongsberg

Point of contact
Izabela Kulczyk - Global Category Manager

+47 932 955 57

izabela.kulczyk@km.kongsberg.com

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

Integration & Energy division is responsible for delivering Kongsberg Maritime's integrated projects, portfolio of Energy and Remote & Autonomous solutions, developing new business concepts and taking solution ownership across Kongsberg Maritime.

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