Job Description
Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!
You want to make a difference and have an impact? In a company that supplies high-quality products and system solutions for the energy transition? Then join our Group Procurement team as Senior Sourcing Specialist.
At NKT, we offer you the chance to shape a greener world in an international company! With us, you will become part of a team that specializes in the design, manufacture and installation of On- and Offshore high-voltage cables systems and is a global leader in the energy market.
In your role as Senior Sourcing Specialist you develop and execute tactical sourcing plans aligned with the business and category managers. Further tasks are:
- Identify and implement pipeline of cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with the business lines
- Own and govern assigned supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, introduce corrective actions and development plans
- Actively engage with category managers to lead negotiation, sourcing and contracting activities aligned with category strategies
- Execute supplier risk mitigation activities to avoid supply chain disruptions
- Track and report sourcing initiatives and cost performance metrics in respective systems
- Develop and coach other procurement team members
- Track and report sourcing initiatives and cost performance metrics in respective systems
At NKT, we contribute to the energy transition. It's not for nothing that our motto is "We connect a greener world". To support us in this, you should have the following qualities:
- Successfully completed relevant studies, ideally with a focus on Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management function
- Seasoned user of MS Office plus Procurement systems and tools such as Ariba, Qlik, also SAP or other similar ERP systems
- Fluent in German, Advance level of English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective time management and organizational abilities, along with strong negotiation capabilities
- Some travel will occur
Do not meet all the requirements?
At NKT, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic work environment. So, if you are interested in a position, please apply, even if your previous work experience does not meet all the qualifications.
You could be the right candidate for this position!
- 30 days of vacation
- Attractive working time models (e.g., flextime and remote work)
- Subsidized canteen
- Further training opportunities
- Benefits through corporate benefits program
- Free parking or good public transportation connections
- Company doctor (e.g., various health prevention offers