VIKING seeks a Temporary Global Sourcing assistant

Are you looking for a career in the field of sourcing? Do you want to work in an global company with a clear purpose of saving lives and having ambitious goals for the foreseeable future? If you can say YES to the above then it might be you we are looking for as our temporary Global Sourcing assistant.

At VIKING, we live by saving lives. We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Our equipment contribute to safety on everything from large cruise- and container ships to offshore platforms, ferries, fishing vessels, and superyachts.

Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

The company's main office in Norway is based in Arendal and we have branch offices in Bergen, Oslo, Haugesund and Ålesund. VIKING Norway specializes in advanced Lifeboats, Davits and Marine Evacuation System (MES) systems for offshore platforms and other applications. We are approx. 330 employees in Norway.

The Global Sourcing department in Arendal is a part of VIKING’s Life-Saving Equipment's Global Sourcing team, supporting all VIKING’s production sites. The global sourcing team is responsible for managing the Global Supplier base, ensuring stable and sound product supply. The position reports to Global Sourcing Manager in Arendal.

Task and Responsibilities

In this role, you will work both independently and in cooperation with others. The following tasks and projects can be expected:

• Independent sourcing responsibility for selected spend categories and suppliers both local and global (negotiations, contract management, follow up suppliers)

• Sourcing of new suppliers and products, according to VIKING’s requirements to both quality, Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions

• Cost Saving initiatives and reporting both locally and globally

• Day to day work e.g. updating master data

• Prices, lead times and Terms and Conditions, product information from suppliers and coordinate this internally

• Participate in Global projects and follow up sourcing tasks in the projects NCR processing

• Reports and analysis of spend data

Your profile

If you have previous relevant experience, that will be considered as an advantage.

The successful candidate:

• Has higher relevant education at bachelor or master level. Relevant work experience can replace formal education requirements

• Having relevant experience within the discipline is an advantage

• Having experience and genuin interest in ERP system/SAP is an advantage

• Is an experienced user of excel

• Is structured and eager to learn more and to develop competences

• You have experience working in a global environment

• Open-minded and with the drive to make a difference

• Is a team Player

  You will work closely with other departments and colleagues, therefore you need to be good communicator and has collaboration skills. On a personal level you are analytical thinker, positive and precise.

Since our corporate language is English, you have very good English skills -- both written and orally.

We offer

VIKING is a global workplace where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and give space to the individual -- we know everybody contribute with something special.

• To be part of a world leading company focusing on saving lives in the maritime sector with more than 3,300 colleagues globally

• A diverse, inclusive and beautifully-located international work environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge.

• You will work and cooperate closely with leading industry professionals from different disciplines

• You will be a part of the Global Sourcing team, which supports all Vikings production sites.

• An attractive position in an international organization where you get the opportunity to develop yourself in a collaborative working culture

• Home office and flexible working hours can be agreed with superior when convenient according to our guidelines

• A friendly and positive working environment in Arendal

Do you want to be part of VIKING? All applications are received online by “Send application” in the job add. We conduct interviews continuously and therefore recommend you send your application and resume as soon as possible. All applications are naturally handled with confidentiality.

Start date is as soon as possible, however we don’t mind waiting for the right candidate.

If you have questions concerning the position or VIKING, you are welcome to reach out to Tom Sandkleven, Global Sourcing Manager, on TOSA@viking-life.com

Read more at www.viking-life.com

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