Purchaser

Vard Electro is searching for a Purchaser eager to work within an international and motivating environment.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding.

So – what are your skills?

Duties and responsibilities

• Purchasing within defined schedule and budget.
• Negotiate contractual Terms & Conditions, frame agreements, price lists.
• Support to bid, collecting offers during the pre-contractual phase when applicable.
• Monitor market trends, analysis of the expected volumes and possible commercial agreements.
• Establish and keep relations with suppliers.
• Support with cost analysis and price evaluation, keeping cost KPIs databases updated (where applicable).
• Update ERP system, supplier information, delivery lead times and prices.
• Authorization of invoices according to routines in department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's degree graduate
• Preferably higher education within procurement, logistics, technical or financial. Relevant experience can replace the education requirement.
• Preferably experience in managing Suppliers and/or customers.
• Preferably experience with ERP systems.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

Personal qualities

• Targeted, proactive, patient and goal oriented.
• Good cooperation and communication skills.
• Structured with good analytical skills.
• Good negotiation skills and commercial understanding.
  
• English Language.
• 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 VARD Social 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!