Arendal, NO Kristiansand, NO
Purchaser
MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.
We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.
MacGregor – Let's shape the future together
We are looking for a Purchaser to join our Global Service Division to ensure purchasing is carried out efficiently, accurately, and with an excellent cost/quality ratio.
As a Purchaser, you will be a central coordinator, working with Logistic centres on stock replenishment, supporting sales in the quoting process, and cooperating with project managers. Furthermore, you will be a "go-to" person in the team, providing support and mentoring to others.
More tasks and responsibilities
- Responsible for the purchasing of components related to modifications, repairs and upgrades
- Co-ordinate activities related to commodity purchases, including pending enquiries and order confirmations
- Update customer offers with necessary price and delivery information, and prepare purchase order documents
- Follow up with suppliers and network to create and maintain a strong supplier base
- Take action in accordance with the current ERP system for the replenishment of stock items
- Comply with contractual agreements for spares supply and ensure delivery in accordance with agreed Incoterms and Terms & Conditions
- Ensure purchase documentation is ready for invoicing, and create and send the final invoice to the customer.
Reporting directly to the Manager Projects for Offshore Load handling, Offshore Mooring & Offshore Loading systems located in Norway. The position will be based in MacGregor’s office in Kristiansand or Arendal, Norway.
What you’ll need to succeed
Ideally you have
- Commercial or technical Bachelor degree, or equivalent through experience (basic technical education/qualification is preferred)
- Proven track record from the same or a similar purchasing position
- Solid computer skills, including experience with relevant SAP modules (and FMT), Google package (Google Workspace)
- The ability to read technical drawings across mechanics, electrics, and hydraulics
- Negotiation skills
- Advanced knowledge of the spares logistics process
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.
Why MacGregor
Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.
Values guide our work
- Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
- Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
- Safety is essential in everything we do
MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.
Additional information
Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Jarle Nyli, Manager Projects, Offshore Load handling, Offshore Mooring & Loading systems at jarle.nyli@macgregor.com.
Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.
If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!
Application deadline: 23 March 2026