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 aPurchaser 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

• Support and execute procurement activities across the procurement organization, in close cooperation with category owners

  • Convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders, ensuring correct commercial and delivery information.
  • Support supplier negotiations and Framework Agreements, Price Lists and other commercial agreements, including contract review.
  • Collect and evaluate offers, including price and commercial analysis.
  • Support volume, spending and purchasing data analysis.
  • Follow up supplier performance, deliveries and other purchasing activities.
  • Support commercial and contractual topics, including Terms & Conditions and payment terms.
  • Follow up and resolve purchasing-related deviations and discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate procurement data and support efficient processes.

  • Ensure relevant supplier, pricing and delivery information is accurately maintained in SAP/ERP.
  • Support invoice and PO-related processes and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes

Depending on experience and business needs, the role may develop towards increased responsibility for defined procurement activities or purchasing areas.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education within procurement, supply chain, business, economics or a related field.
• Relevant experience from purchasing, procurement or supply chain, preferably in an industrial, maritime or project-based environment.
• Good commercial understanding and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in both Norwegian and English.
• The position offers good opportunities to develop further within procurement, with increasing responsibility based on experience, performance and business needs.

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

• Structured and accurate.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to provide solutions to issues.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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!