New position as Procurement and Logistics Manager available!

OptoScale has developed an industry-leading computer vision system, creating a paradigm shift in aquaculture. Our hardware product, the Bioscope, is a stereoscopic underwater camera device with onboard computing and internal light systems. This unit is placed in fish pens to register a wide array of data from thousands of fish each day.

To meet the growing demand for our technology, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Procurement and Logistics Manager to join us!

About the role

As a Procurement and Logistics Manager, your primary responsibility will be to source and build upon a robust supplier network, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement for the company. In addition, you will oversee key aspects of inventory management and logistics to maintain a seamless and efficient supply chain. You will also play an important part in developing procurement policies that align with OptoScale’s sustainability strategy, ensuring that our supply chain supports our commitment to environmental responsibility.

Duties and responsibilities

You will report directly to the COO and collaborate on procurement strategies and logistics planning to ensure alignment with budgets, delivery plans, and timelines. Additionally, you will work closely with other departments—particularly the Mechanical Design and Production teams—to maintain a smooth and efficient supply chain.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers that meet our quality standards, ensuring a robust supplier network
• Negotiate contracts, agreements, terms, and conditions while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supplies
• Maintain optimal inventory levels in coordination with the production team
• Plan and coordinate shipments both domestically and internationally
• Handle export/import processes and ensure compliance with trade regulations

About you

We are looking for someone with: 

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience in procurement, logistics, and sourcing, including contracting and negotiation
• Fluent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, written and verbal

Although industry knowledge is advantageous, it is not essential. However, you should bring strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, along with a structured and detail-oriented approach. Additionally, the ideal candidate is:

• Resilient and committed to achieving goals
• Equipped with a commercial and technical mindset that adds value to the role

About us

At OptoScale we collaborate across several disciplines. We do everything from hardware design, through software development, to customer support. Being an employee at OptoScale means that you'll:

• Be part of one of the salmon industry’s most interesting tech companies
• Work in a diverse and social work environment with dedicated colleagues
• Have significant freedom and influence in how things get done around here
• Benefit from a well-established employee perks program

About our recruitment process:

We are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, and we strive to create a recruitment process that is unbiased and welcoming to everyone. All applications and CVs are reviewed in anonymous mode.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct background checks to ensure the integrity of our company.