Senior Purchaser

At VARD, we create innovative and sustainable solutions for the global maritime industry. Through strong engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and close collaboration, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced vessels.

At the same time, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment where talent can grow, ideas are valued, and individuals are empowered to make a difference.

VARD Electro is a leading supplier of maritime electrical systems, automation, integration, and energy solutions for vessels operating worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, digitalization, and sustainability, we develop advanced technologies that help our customers improve efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. As part of the VARD Group, we work closely with shipowners, designers, and shipyards to shape the future of the maritime industry.

We are currently looking for a Senior Purchaser, to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise, collaborate with skilled colleagues, and contribute to exciting projects across the VARD value chain.

Ready to make an impact at VARD?

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities within the navigation equipment area, including DP systems, sensors, positioning and related navigation and bridge equipment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations on price, delivery, commercial terms and contracts.
• Develop and re-negotiate framework agreements, price lists and other commercial agreements.
• Evaluate supplier offers and perform commercial analysis.
• Ensure competitive pricing and support cost reduction and procurement improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Follow up supplier performance, deliveries and commercial topics.
• Analyze purchasing and spend data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure correct procurement data, pricing and supplier information are maintained in SAP/ERP.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and ways of working.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education within procurement, supply chain, business, engineering or a related field.
• Several years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within marine, maritime, offshore or industrial equipment.
• Competence and experience within navigation equipment, ideally including DP systems, sensors, positioning and related systems is preferred.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience with contracts, supplier management and commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of technical products and the ability to work effectively with Engineering and other technical stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

VARD 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

• Commercially minded and results oriented.
• Structured and analytical.
• Independent and proactive.
• A strong communicator and negotiator.
• Comfortable working across different functions and with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Able to take ownership and drive activities to completion.
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with Social by VARD 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!