Sourcing Manager/Coordinator

SEAONICS will lead our customers efficiently and safely to the next level of intelligent, electrified handling and lifting solutions. In this way, we assist our customers to become the best in the world for sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space.

The company is growing, and we are constantly looking for people with a curious nature and self-belief. At Seaonics, you will have the opportunity to join a specialized and inclusive team that collaborates across different fields to develop cutting-edge technology for the global market. Are you the new specialist on our team?

The Sourcing Manager/Coordinator acts as the operations lead in projects, ensuring on-time delivery from all disciplines within the Operations team. You will be an integral member of the project core team, actively reporting on progress, coordinating tasks, and participating in problem-solving to keep projects on track and within scope.

Duties and responsibilities

Project Execution: Operation Lead securing on-time delivery

• Manage fabrication within budget and timeline
• Manage operations production plan and Lead operations core-team in project

For the Sourcing Manager tasks will include:

Manufacturer Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Responsible for contract-and price negotiation for defined manufacturer
• Build relationships with key manufacturer, manage capacity and secure focus on continuous improvement
• Sourcing and qualification of manufacturer based on need
• Contribute into the development by providing input and knowledge of production
  

Qualifications

• For the Sourcing Manager position min 5+ years of relevant experience in similar role is required
• For the Sourcing Coordinator role we encourage recently Graduates with less experience to apply

For both roles:

• University degree in relevant field
• Relevant experience within Sourcing, Production and Supplier Management
• Industry knowledge is beneficial
• Contracting and negotiation experience
• Experience with project management and planning

SEAONICS works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

Personal qualities

• Analytical and structured
• Proactive and efficient problem-solving
• Relationships-building skills
• Innovative thinker, seeking improvement
• Collaborative team player

We can offer

• Inspiring working environment with challenging tasks in an exciting and international team
• Opportunities for learning and personal development
• Flexible work hours and competitive salary and benefit package
• Company health services
• Good pension and insurance agreements
• Modern office facilities

SEAONICS and VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

With its head office in Ålesund on the west coast of Norway, SEAONICS offers customers the benefit of its experience from one of the world's longest and most extreme coastlines.

 Our mission is to make critical maritime lifting and handling solutions even smarter, more efficient and profitable through specialized knowledge and advanced technology.