Supply Chain Engineer | Kontur | Trondheim
Since 2001 Kontur has developed technology to look beneath the ground revealing land mines, critical water leakages, and poorly maintained infrastructure. This has led to a safer life above ground, saved tremendous amounts of cost, and supported critical predictive maintenance of infrastructure. Our mission is to develop technology that unveils the subsurface for the world to understand.
Kontur AS is a fast-growing company with a global market. We are designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced sensor systems and related AI-based analysis software. Our innovative GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) technology is pioneering the industry and is used for mapping and imaging of objects and topography in the underground. Our HQ is located in Trondheim, where we have our production and development department. In Oslo, you will find our administration, and we also have sales and support teams present in the US, the UK and China.
Supply Chain Engineer
We are now on the lookout for a Supply Chain Engineer for our Trondheim office to ensure that we have the right inventory, at the right time, and at a reasonable cost. As a supply chain engineer in Kontur, you will be responsible for the day-to-day purchasing, demand forecasting and follow-up of orders and suppliers for timely delivery of goods. In collaboration with the production manager, you will streamline internal processes, negotiate with suppliers, and finalize agreements. You will be responsible for supplier selections and working on cost reduction and supplier quality within our supply chain.
In this position you will also engage in industrialisation and production optimization, and collaborate closely with dedicated colleagues from all departments, supporting both R&D and production, as well as sales.
Key responsibilities
- Demand forecasting, procurement planning and inventory management
- Supplier management and development
- Supply chain strategy, including identification and selection new suppliers
- Operational purchasing
- Wide interdisciplinary support for R&D, production, and sales
- Logistics
- Contribute in industrialisation, and purchasing related to NPI processes
- Identifying cost reduction potential, quality improvements and optimisations
- Develop and improve systems and processes related to the supply chain
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced supply chain engineer that has strong collaboration and communication skills. In your work, you are systematic, structured, and precise. Mechanical knowledge and background is an advantage for handling the communication towards our suppliers, and contribute internally to new product introduction projects. You have a high capacity for work, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Being commercially aware, skilled in negotiations and able to further professionalize our supply chain are key factors to be successful in this position. You are dedicated to seeking continuous improvements and motivated to contribute to the growth of our company and enhancing our profitability.
Qualifications:
- BSc or MSc in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical background
- Several years´ experience in purchasing electronic and mechanical components
- Experienced in handling and communicating with suppliers
- Proficient in Norwegian and English, both orally and in writing
- Experienced ERP user
Why Kontur?
Kontur consists of an international, diverse, and inclusive team of 25 people who collaborate closely. We are not just a company but a world of opportunities. Our strength lies in our size, pioneering technology, and significant potential for growth and development, both for our products and each team member. We provide you with the opportunity to be part of building, scaling, and shaping exciting products while contributing to a meaningful societal mission.
In addition to this, we can offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Favourable insurances and pension scheme
- International work environment
- Great development opportunities
What’s next?
If you feel inspired by this opportunity, we kindly ask you to apply with your CV. If you would like more information, feel free to get in touch with our recruiting partner at AvantGarde Search, Lotte Gjørsvik, who can provide you with more detailed information about Kontur and the position.
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Supply Chain Engineer | Kontur | Trondheim
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