On behalf of Yara Marine Technologies, we are looking for a

Strategic and Project Purchaser

Do you want to be a part of a company that strives to create and maintain a healthy planet for future generations? We are now looking for a Strategic and Project Purchaser to strengthen the Supply Chain Organization.

Since 2010, Yara Marine Technologies has been at the forefront of maritime emissions reduction, working closely with ship-owners, yards, and naval architects as partners in our effort to drive the change toward sustainable shipping. Today, Yara Marine offers a portfolio of green technologies, such as SOx scrubbers, fuel optimization systems, turnkey shore power solutions, and the cutting-edge, advanced wind-assisted propulsion system WindWings. Yara Marine is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in Sweden, Poland, China, and Singapore.

About the role

The Strategic and Project Purchaser will be a key part of the Supply Chain Organization. You will report to the Procurement Team Leader. In this position you will be responsible for all supplier deliverables within the designated segment scope and represent Purchasing and Supply Chain in a professional way in all settings, and always strive to magnify the deliveries assigned.

You will work in an international environment, close to the project management/engineering team, to assure technical solutions, cost- and quality improvements, and deliveries to Yara Marines’ customers. Part of the role will be strategic including responsibility for developing Segment Strategies, and actively working with Sourcing Plans and the Development of the supplier base.

Within the project buyer scope, the Strategic and Project Purchaser will be involved in several Customer Projects within Yara Marine Technologies Business Lines which will require a good structure, project management skills, and speed of delivery.

About you

To thrive in this position, you are a solution-oriented person with good analytical skills and with a great drive to ensure quality. You are business minded and have strong stakeholder management skills. You manage to cooperate with others but also work independently when needed. Furthermore, we believe you have a:

• University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, or equivalent related field
• At least 10 years of experience from similar position
• Knowledge and experience of driving commodity/segment strategy work

• Knowledge and experience of delivering sourcing plans
• Proven business result within Quality-, Delivery-, and Cost improvements
• Fluent in English – verbal and written
• Experience of working in an international context
• Good computer skills in MS Office and SAP or SAP B1

• Preferably experience from purchasing hydraulic, electrical components and systems
• Preferably previous work experience within maritime or other applicable industry

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate Prices, Terms of Conditions, and Total Delivery solutions

• Contract Management
• Be involved in the Product/Project Development process
• Purchase Order handling and Follow-up
• Supplier Evaluation and Recommendation/Selection process
• Develop and implement Segment Strategies as well as improvement of Purchasing Processes

• Work proactively to Develop and Quality Assure suppliers
• Travel to visit Suppliers and Business Partners when needed

What we offer:

We offer an opportunity to be part of a market-leading innovative global company at the forefront of green technology for ships. An open and inspiring environment where your energy will make a difference. We provide great potential for personal and professional development.  

Yara Marine Technologies is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing to do but also the smart thing to do.

Contact

In this recruitment, we are working with Hudson Nordic as our recruitment partner. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Katarina Holmdahl at katarina.holmdahl@hudsonnordic.com or +46(0) 707-87 97 97

Selection and interviews are ongoing, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!