Category/ Operational Buyer (f/m/x)

Job description

About the position Category/ Operational Buyer for raw material (steel, tubes, bars etc) and wire, rope & cable within the one of the Buisness Area at Kongsberg Automotive (Drive Control Systems). Responsibilities: Price and contract negotiations with supplier – manage spend within categories Leading improvement projects from commercial perspective Connection point with project purchasing and stakeholders within assigned categories Secure bidders list for new projects and support within sourcing activities Risk management and secure suppliers are having necessary documentation and qualification in place Annual negotations with main suppliers: Understanding raw material market and impact on pricing and secure commercially beneficial approach from company perpsective Visualization of exposure per raw material on part price Support plant in securing production related to supplier issues (in case needed) Plant (where located) contact interface for Purchasing topics Requirements: - B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Business Management and/ or Engineering - Analytical and structured and being able to drive the category independently - Strong communication skills and business mind-set - A proactiv...