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Senior Buyer til Fire & Rescue

At VIKING we work to save and protect lives. We are now seeking a structured and business-oriented Senior Buyer for our Fire & Rescue division, which supplies suits and equipment to firefighters and rescue teams worldwide.

The position is an exciting opportunity for you who thrive at the intersection of supplier development, negotiation, quality, and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a central role in ensuring that VIKING collaborates with the right suppliers and has access to high-quality materials and components at competitive prices.

You will become part of a global organization with a strong purpose and will work closely with colleagues in Product Management, Engineering, Logistics and Production.

Your responsibilities

As Senior Buyer you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong supplier network that supports the Fire & Rescue business growth and strategic goals.

You will among other things

• Negotiate supplier agreements, prices and commercial terms.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers.
• Drive sourcing of new materials and components.
• Develop and evaluate existing suppliers with a focus on quality, on-time delivery and performance.
• Conduct risk assessments and quality assessments of suppliers.
• Collect and follow up ESG data from suppliers.
• Ensure correct maintenance of supplier-, material- and component data in the ERP system.
• Contribute with price input for bids and requests for quotes.
• Handle and follow up on deviations and complaints (NCR) related to materials and components.
• Create and maintain a strong overview of the relevant supplier and product portfolio.

Your primary tasks

In the role you will have broad internal and external contact. You will become an important sparring partner for the business and have the opportunity to influence decisions early in the product development process.

Your tasks include among others

• Supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Evaluation of suppliers according to VIKING procedures.
• Identification of new suppliers, products and sourcing opportunities.
• Daily communication and coordination with suppliers and external partners.
• Close collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, Logistics and Production.
• Participation in product development and engineering projects.
• Participation in relevant international trade fairs and industry events.

Your profile

You are analytical, structured and good at building relationships. At the same time you thrive on negotiating and achieving results in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

We expect that you

• Have experience in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain management, preferably within the textile industry
• Have strong negotiation skills and commercial understanding.
• Have technical understanding and knowledge of standards
• Work systematically and have a focus on quality and detail.
• Are used to collaborating across functions and organizational levels.
• Have experience with ERP systems and master data.
• Can communicate professionally in English, in both written and spoken form.
• Have an interest in supplier development, risk management and sustainability.

Experience from a textile manufacturing company with international suppliers would be an advantage.

VIKING offers

At VIKING you will become part of a market-leading and international company with a strong purpose to protect and save lives. You will have the opportunity to shape central sourcing activities and work closely with colleagues and suppliers around the world.

In addition, we offer

• An exciting and global workplace with big ambitions.
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Flexible working conditions and a focus on well-being.
• Canteen scheme.
• Health insurance and health package.
• Fitness center as well as free massage and physiotherapy.
• An active staff association with social events.

Expect around 20-40 travel days per year.

Interested in joining VIKING?

All applications are received online via "Send application" in the job advertisement. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to submit your application and CV as soon as possible.

All applications are, of course, treated confidentially.

About VIKING

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is the global market leader in maritime and offshore safety solutions. The company supplies and services safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, navies, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts worldwide.

VIKING’s products protect passengers and crew on many of the world’s largest cruise liners and cargo ships, as well as workers on the world’s most advanced offshore platforms. VIKING also ensures safety and regulatory compliance on board at all times, enabling shipowners and owners/operators of offshore installations to focus on their business.

VIKING is a privately owned company which was founded in 1960. In 2018, VIKING acquired the Norwegian company Norsafe, whose lifeboats and rescue boats have been in use around the world since 1904. In 2019, VIKING acquired Drew Marine’s FSR division, one of the world’s three largest providers of marine fire services.

VIKING’s headquarters are in Esbjerg, Denmark, and its products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Greece, China and Thailand.

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Contact

Keld Hvolbøl

Senior Manager People & Organization

Tlf.: 29828752

VIKING | Esbjerg V Sædding Ringvej 13

6710 Esbjerg V

Denmark

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