Purchasing Assistant

Vard Group is searching for a Purchasing Assistant, eager to work within an international and motivating environment. The Purchasing Assistant is employed in Procurement Department and reports to Procurement Manager Frame Agreements & Indirect Cost.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are your skills? 

Duties and responsibilities

• Quality approval of Suppliers - Ongoing evaluation of existing and new suppliers     
• Registration of supplier information into Vard's ERP systems, in close interaction with the suppliers
• Contact with internal and external suppliers
• Collaborate with other departments and others in interdisciplinary teams
  
• Work with Procurement processes and documentation – e.g., Transparency Act aligned towards class requirements
  

Qualifications

• Education within procurement or documentation management, graduates are welcome to apply
• Relevant experience can replace the education requirement
• Excellent written and oral communication, both English and Norwegian
  

Beneficial but not a requirement:

• Experience in managing suppliers
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Understanding of procurement functions and processes

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

Personal qualities

• Targeted, proactive, patient, and structured
• A confident communicator at all levels
• Team player with the ability to work independently in an effective manner
• Good cooperation skills
• Ethical and loyal
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with 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 
  
• Central office location
• 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 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! 

Kontaktinformasjon

Kristin Devold, Procurement Manager, 99 44 77 90

Arbeidssted

Skansekaia 2
6002 Ålesund

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Vard Group AS

Referansenr.: 4917013010
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Søknadsfrist: 19.02.2025