Project Buyer – Strengthen Our Team with Your Talent

Do you want to play a key role in launching new products and ensuring that our supply chain is robust, cost efficient, and strategically aligned? We are looking for a Project Buyer who thrives at the intersection of project work, strategy, analysis, and supplier development.

About the Role

As a Project Buyer, you will be a central member of our KBD–NPI project teams, responsible for all purchasing-related activities from the early development phase through to a successful SOP. You will actively contribute to ensuring that projects meet their targets for cost, quality, timing, and supplier strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Purchasing representative in KBD–NPI projects

• Prepare cost and lead-time estimates in early project phases

• Ensure supplier capacity, quality, and on-time delivery throughout the project

• Coordinate handover to Product Buyers at project completion

• Analyze quotations and conduct price and terms negotiations based on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principle

• Evaluate suppliers’ production and delivery capabilities (capacity, risk, process)

• Identify and leverage consolidation opportunities and negotiation synergies across projects

• Contribute to cost optimization and standardization

• Purchase prototypes, tools, samples, and development materials

• Follow up on supplier documentation, QAP/Pre‑QAP, in cooperation with SQD
  

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a structured, analytical, and proactive individual who thrives in a diverse role involving both operational and strategic tasks. You work well independently and as part of a team, and you communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience, preferably within the automotive industry

• Experience with project purchasing, supplier negotiations, and LTA agreements

• Strong understanding of supply chain, risk analysis, and cost structures

• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills

• Experience with ERP systems and purchasing administration
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to influence product development in global projects

• A role with a high degree of responsibility and variety

• An international work environment with a high level of competence

• Strong opportunities for development within the purchasing function

• Competitive compensation and benefits

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date 31.03.2026.

Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues of EUR 788 million and approximately 4500 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com