Sourcing Manager

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology - designing, manufacturing and installing low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions and accessories that support the green transition. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, employs 4,500 people in more than 15 countries, and realized revenue of EUR 2,1 billion in 2022. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

Be at the centerstage of the procurement in global projects
Are you a procurement professional with a flair for stakeholder management and coordination? 
Then, this opening could provide you with the right opportunity to develop and shape a global company.
NKT is a leader in power cable manufacturing, which enables sustainable energy transition around the world. As green energy becomes increasingly significant, NKT looks at substantial growth in the coming years to match the demand for cables worldwide. As an organisation with a strong procurement agenda, the Sourcing manager will have a direct impact on strengthening NKT’s business.

Work Description
The role is linked to our site in Karlskrona, where high-voltage cables are manufactured to execute projects awarded to NKT. As the Sourcing Manager, you will act as a Business Partner for local procurement requirements. You might also support Group Procurement in their projects depending on your capacity. One success factor in this role is to develop long-term relations with our key stakeholders.

As the Sourcing Manager, you will: 
* cooperate closely with global category managers and provide vital input for long-term category strategies and ensure that Procurement targets on local levels are fully aligned
* run local sourcing activities in close cooperation with global Category Teams
* run the procurement process when supporting local leaders and stakeholders, ensuring efficient execution, with cost, customer benefits and sustainability factors are taken into account 
* identify and drive improvements to Sourcing Management
* contract review and renegotiation (depending on your experience)


Who are you? 
In order to succeed and thrive as a Sourcing Manager at NKT, you put your communicative skills to use. As a natural networker and a team player, you will effortlessly establish business-focused and commercial dialogue, both internally and externally. 

* Goal-driven with a structured and clear agenda and delivers according to an agreed plan
* You have the ability to work independently and set your own prioritization. 
* You analytical and base your reasoning and decisions on data
* You are experienced in procurement processes, e.g. sourcing, negotiation and contract review. 
* You probably hold a master´s degree in business, engineering, economics or similar. If not – you have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in a similar role. 
* Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, is a requirement.  


Contact and application
Please apply at our website at latest 19th of November, 2023. We will handle the application on an ongoing basis. 

If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact recruiting manager Jakub Grzyb, jakub.grzyb@nkt.com. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to Local HR Business Partner Stefan Björksten, stefan.bjoerksten@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380  
Unionen – Joakim Wikström +46 734 070 243
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

We are looking forward to receiving your application.