Want to lead operational procurement for the aircraft engines of the future?

As a Procurement Operations Manager you will have personnel responsibility for a group handling all direct and indirect procurement and be responsible for optimizing the use of company assets in the acquisition of goods and services within these segments.

You will also formulate short and long-term strategies (locally and contribute globally) to secure contracts (B2B), ensure quality and continuity of supply, while minimizing total cost.

Main duties

• Report KPI`s and take appropriate actions

• Drive sourcing activities, NPI`s, Contract management and supplier development initiatives

• Inventory management

• Actively work with continuous improvement activities within the purchase and supply chain function to improve information, processes, product flow and cost optimization (TCO)

• Budgetary processes for materials and people

• Coach team members & build world class procurement

• Other duties assigned by Head of Purchasing and Logistics

Candidate requirements

• Engineering degree (BSc, MSc or equivalent) is preferred, but applicants with relevant work experience might also be considered.

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience within a manufacturing facility, preferably from the aerospace industry.

• Leadership experience/ A demonstrated ability to challenge, develop and improve team members

• Computer literate and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems and ERP (SAP desired)

• Knowledge within casting, forging and machining & fabrication commodities (desired)

• Fluent (oral and written) English and Norwegian.

The right candidate must have good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively work and communicate at all levels; both within and external to the organization. The candidate must have the ability to utilize logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. We also see that the candidate is structured and self-driven with a strong willingness to learn and develop.

Workplace will be Kongsberg, but the position requires occasional international travel.

We offer

We can offer you a challenging position at an ambitious international organization. You may have the opportunity to grow with the task and assume greater responsibility within the organization. Competitive terms of employment.

Candidates will, as part of the recruitment process, be subject to background checks and assessed in accordance with U.S. export control regulations, namely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). ITAR and EAR impose restrictions based on certain countries of birth and nationalities.