Purchase Manager

About the position

The Purchase Manager has responsibility for management and sourcing of an assigned category / sub-category, for a defined scope (global/regional) for categories and projects controlled by the Kongsberg Automotive Indirect Material and Services (IDM&S) team.

Responsibilities

Category Buyer

• In co-operation with stakeholders, map future needs and leverage KA spend to maximize benefit for KA.
• Develop and propose Category Strategy for assigned (sub-)category and region
• Establish a base of preferred suppliers, and secure that suppliers from low cost regions are identified where possible.
• Supplier relationship management
• Capture savings
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the categories
• Lead purchasing activities cross Plants, BA:s and Regions to optimize the spend
• Establish good contracting and acceptance practices
• Perform procurement according to KA plans and defined strategies and frameworks
• Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply
• Define supplier selection criteria to meet the project requirements
• Evaluate RFI's/RFQ's
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead supplier negotiations and selection
• Negotiate commercial terms and select suppliers in accordance with defined process and strategy.
• Advice internal stakeholders on procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle.
• Advise stakeholders of potential modifications from original requests (if alternative, more cost efficient, or otherwise beneficial alternatives exist)
• Monitor strategy implementation and contract compliance
• Ensure suppliers comply and adhere to commercial agreements and terms of purchase.
• Monitor performance of suppliers and the compliance with guidelines
• Monitor supplier capacity
• Maintain supplier/category and contractual computer records as needed.
• Drive best practices
• Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws
• Lead purchasing activities and certain decisions as defined in the purchasing process
• Manage knowledge and processes, and ensure project team members are applying best practice and work according to defined processes.
• Apply and transfer knowledge and experience to other team members in order to maximize team performance.
• Improve service levels.
• Support other purchasing or corporate related activities

Category Buyer - CAPEX

• Same as Category Buyer and
• In project phase:
• Act upon changes/problems (spec., time schedule, quality etc.) where commercial support is needed.
• Directly solve operational issues with suppliers

Category Manager:

• Same as Category Buyer, but with a global scope and

• Lead the Category Council (CC):

• Plan and perform regular meetings with the CC

• Co-ordinate/align Category Strategy in CC, and communicate to all stakeholders

• Mentor Buyers and/or stakeholders

• Lead an improvement workstream, or part of a workstream, as defined by the management team

Requirements

Candidate must have -

Qualification -

• MBA or B.tec in technical filed
• Minimum 15+ work expereince in automobile sector, or manufacutring industries
• minimum 5+ year experence of leadership role
• Good communication skill

What we offer

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Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.

We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills

At Kongsberg Automotive, we believe that results and progress are driven by strong teamwork and powerful collaboration - between competent individuals with strong work ethics and a passion to make a difference. We offer a workplace built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams and borders.

If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are valued and your contribution matters, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of an exciting company with strong legacy and culture - that is part of shaping the future of the global automotive industry.

We look forward to hearing from you.

KA careers: jobs.kongsbergautomotive.com

Web: kongsbergautomotive.com

Keywords: Purchase Manager

Application Id: 4286

Posting date:: Oct 21, 2026