Job Description

An incredible opportunity awaits you as Strategic Buyer, reporting to GM Strategic Sourcing - India.
In this role, you will be part of our high-achieving Strategic Procurement Team, delivering
competitive advantage for our business. KM offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions driving the
green transition, including switchboards, frequency converters, and energy storage systems. You
will oversee procurement and sourcing to ensure reliable supply, cost efficiency, and compliance,
while fostering strong supplier relationships to support strategic objectives.
What you will be doing

• Prepare and manage tender documents, evaluate supplier bids, and support the tendering process to ensure competitive and compliant submissions.
• Influence and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery of energy products.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead the procurement of energy products for maritime applications, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Monitor market trends and developments in energy products to inform sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring high standards of service and delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• BE / B. Tech / master's degree in electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience of 4 to 5 years in purchasing or strategic sourcing, preferably within the maritime industry.

Soft skill:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• self-motivated and able to motivate team members

You are able to

• focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks and monitor the financial impact of own activities.
• build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals.
• comply with 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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.
• Career Growth: We offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence our success and the future of maritime technology.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and teamwork.

What we can offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future
• We offer hybrid working arrangement

Where you will be working
Navi Mumbai
Interested in knowing more?
Contact Dhananjay Chavan
Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.
Protechting people and planet

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