Operational Buyer

Kongsberg; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime solutions provider in Dunfermline, Scotland, seeks a Buyer for Stabilisers and Naval Steering Gear. The role involves planning procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of quality materials. Applicants should have a degree, relevant work experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive terms, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive insurance policies

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with purchasing and supply chain management preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procurement activities for specified products.
• Manage suppliers including delivery and quality.
• Support sourcing requirements including finding new suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Communication

Procurement processes

Education

Degree qualified and ideally MCIPS qualified or equivalent

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Kongsberg Maritime business in Dunfermline, to be part of a business that delivers mission critical products to Naval and Commercial Customers.

In this role as Buyer – Stabilisers and Naval Steering Gear, you will be responsible for planning and executing all procurement activities as defined for the specific products, including procurement sourcing, operations and supplier management to meet our Customers’ requirements. Your ability to negotiate, build supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of quality materials will directly contribute to our operational success.

To further strengthen the existing team, we are looking for a Buyer that has the KONGSBERG attributes of being Reliable, Collaborative, Determined and Innovative.

What you will be doing

• Procurement of products in ERP including management of procurement process from demand, through to purchase orders and delivery of parts
• Where designated, you will be responsible for the effective day to day management of suppliers including delivery, quality, cost performance
• Place purchase orders in our ERP‐system, ensure good data integrity and process management
• Support any sourcing requirements including finding new suppliers, RFQs, supplier contracts
• Work closely with operations, planning, logistics and quality, to achieve common business targets, including the management and rectification of quality and delivery issues from suppliers.

We think you should have

• Degree qualified and ideally MCIPS qualified or equivalent.
• 3‑5 years’ relevant work experience
• Familiarity with purchasing and supply chain management preferred.
• Global outlook and open to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

You are able to

• Comply to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• Co‑operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals
• An exciting and important position working for the world‑leading supplier of maritime solutions
• An inspiring and safe work environment
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
• We offer hybrid working arrangements

Where you will be working

Dalgety Bay, Fife KY11 9JT

Interested in knowing more? Contact:

Julie Radke - Supply Chain Team Lead