Senior Purchase Specialist

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?

Senior Purchase Specialist is responsible for strategically sourcing technical components and systems, managing assigned supplier categories, and building strong supplier partnerships. The role supports engineering and projects by driving commercially and technically optimal procurement decisions, while improving supplier performance, standardization, and total cost of ownership throughout the product lifecycle.

Duties and responsibilities

• Strategic procurement of technical components and systems, with ownership of assigned categories.
• Support product development and project execution through both strategic and hands-on procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, and delivery follow-up.
• With a strong technical understanding, act as a key partner to Engineering by challenging specifications and influencing design and product changes to ensure cost-efficient, robust, and scalable solutions.
• Drive standardization of components and supplier base to reduce complexity, risk, and total cost of ownership (TCO/LCC), including impact on maintenance, spare parts, and lifecycle performance.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts, pricing, and framework agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through KPIs and structured follow-up.

Qualifications

• Higher education in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Industry knowledge is beneficial
• Experience in technical procurement within a project-based environment.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding, with the ability to assess the impact of technical and commercial decisions.
• Contracting and negotiation experience
• Experience with contract negotiations and ERP systems (SAP is an advantage).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost and value analysis.
  
  

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

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Efficient and organized, with a global perspective
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to understand the relationship between technical decisions, cost, risk, quality, and delivery performance.
• Confident in challenging established solutions and making decisions based on total value rather than purchase price alone.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and commercial disciplines.
  

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.