Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

ABB Marine & Ports is leading the transformation of maritime operations. Our mission is to enable safer, smarter, and more sustainable shipping through cutting-edge technology and services. As vessels evolve to meet the demands of tomorrow, so do we – constantly challenging our solutions and ourselves to deliver excellence. 

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification, automation, and digitalization. In Norway, ABB develops and delivers solutions for marine power, propulsion, and automation to naval, coast guard, and specialized vessels. At our production facility in Ulsteinvik, we work systematically with Lean principles throughout the supply chain to ensure high delivery precision, strong flow, and continuous improvement.

Purchaser / Production Planner

We are looking for a structured and operational Purchaser / Production Planner to join our production organization in Ulsteinvik for a temporary position for 12 months. The position is split approximately 60% purchasing and 40% production planning and holds a key role in the supply chain. You will work closely with production, warehouse, project teams, and technical functions, as well as suppliers in the international market.

Key responsibilities;

Purchasing

• Operational purchasing of materials and components for production

• Follow-up of suppliers in national and international markets

• Ensure correct quality, delivery time, and cost

• Order placement and delivery follow-up

• Handling deviations and changes in cooperation with internal stakeholders

• Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing and logistics processes in line with Lean principles

Production planning

• Contribute to development and maintenance of production and capacity plans

• Ensure alignment between material availability and production sequence

• Monitor progress and identify risks and bottlenecks

• Participate in prioritization and mitigation actions during changes

• Ensure updated and accurate planning and production data

Qualifications

• Education within purchasing, logistics, or similar discipline is desirable but not a requirement. We encourage newly educated with a relevant background to apply

• Relevant experience from purchasing, logistics, and/or production planning

• Good understanding of ERP systems and supply chain interaction and experience from MS Project

• Strong Excel skills; experience with MS Project is an advantage

• Understanding of and interest in Lean and continuous improvement

• Fluency in both Norwegian and English

Personal qualities

• Structured and detail-oriented

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Thrives in a production-oriented and operational environment

Security clearance

Employment in this position requires that the candidate can obtain security clearance in accordance with applicable security legislation.

Why you’ll love working here

At our company, you’ll join a team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and be heard. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where questions, ideas, and new perspectives are not just welcomed — they’re essential. We believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we know that innovation thrives when people with different experiences and backgrounds come together.

Your growth truly matters to us. With access to training, mentoring, and real development opportunities, you can shape a career path that aligns with your ambitions. And because life doesn’t happen only at work, we offer flexible arrangements that adapt to your lifestyle, helping you maintain a healthy balance.

Most importantly, you’ll do meaningful work. Here, your contribution directly supports the creation of safer, smarter, and more sustainable maritime communities — the kind of impact you can feel proud of every day.

Along with this purpose-driven culture, you’ll enjoy:

• A key role in a technically advanced production organization

• Opportunity to influence and improve supply chain processes

• A strong professional environment with high competence

• Competitive terms with good pension and insurance schemes

• Flexible working hours and good welfare arrangements

Ready to Make Waves?

Join a global team driving the future of marine innovation. If you’re ready to make an impact and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The position may be located in Ulsteinvik.

It is a temporary position for 12 months.

The application-deadline is 20.05.2026  or phone but applicants will be evaluated continuously. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online career portal. Applications via e-mail will have to be deleted and not processed due to data privacy requirements.

For any questions regarding the position please contact Gunnar Gjersdal, email: gunnar.gjersdal@no.abb.com or phone +47 90 62 46 76

Please note that in cooperation with Meditor Search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in ABB Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with ABBs company policy.

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