Join Jotun Norway as a Purchaser!

Join Jotun Norway as a Purchaser!

Join Jotun Norway as a Purchaser!

Apply locations Sandefjord time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R7391

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Are you passionate about purchasing and eager to make a difference? Jotun Norway is looking for a dedicated Purchaser for Indirect Materials with a blend of commercial knowledge and technical understanding. This role involves balancing daily activities with a strategic, tactical, and operational approach to purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and plan requirements for designated indirect materials (IM) spend areas through close dialogue with relevant departments.

2. Manage spend areas locally, source, select, and approve suppliers in cooperation with user departments.

3. Support and challenge departments to ensure optimal IM specifications.

4. Secure the best possible agreements for IM spend areas by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and using relevant contract formats.

5. Implement and follow up on local agreements, place purchase orders in our ERP system (IFS).

6. Support local projects commercially and report on agreed KPIs to the local Purchasing Manager.

7. Participate in sustainability discussions to support Scope 3 and Transparency Act reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

1. An enterprising and independent individual who enjoys teamwork.

2. Someone who takes initiative, leads processes, and supports their stakeholders.

3. A good communicator who enjoys negotiations and can assist other departments with documents and agreements.

4. A structured and analytical person with a commercial interest.

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor's degree or higher in economics, administration, business, or a legal education. Other relevant education and experience will be considered.

2. Proficiency in both Norwegian and English, with good written and oral skills.

Personal Competencies:

1. Taking action independently, creating, and taking responsibility for the results is essential.

2. Following the company's policies and processes, executing plans with dedication and determination, and delivering high-quality results are crucial.

3. Being organized and planning well, setting clear goals, and using available resources effectively are important.

4. Quickly analyzing and understanding issues and problems, and making logical decisions based on analysis is vital.

We offer:

1. An exciting role in a global organization with great possibilities including traveling, development, and personal growth.

2. A friendly and supportive culture. We have an informal work environment with few hierarchies.

3. Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

4. Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

5. Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

6. A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

7. A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company: Jotun A/S

Contract type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 02.01.2025

If you think this role is what you could do next, apply now!