About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, China and the United States. With 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end - products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

Location: Kaunas
Deadline: 2022.07.31

Kitron is currently looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, who is going to join a Global Sourcing Team of 20 co-workers located in Kaunas. The main responsibility in this role is to ensure that both customer and employer’s expectations related to the sourcing of material are fulfilled.

Job Description:

• Cooperation with appointed material commodity suppliers
• Analysis of suppliers’ quotes for all Kitron production sites (Lithuania, Poland, Norway, Sweden, China, US)
• Selection of suppliers during the evaluation of received quotes
• Cost reduction and supplier’s management to ensure timely supply chain processes
• Identification and implementation of innovative solutions for more effective sourcing/purchase process

Requirements:

• Higher education (preferably electronics or economics)
  
• Strong English language skills, both oral and written
• Experience in sourcing or procurement
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel
• Result-oriented, excellent communication and collaboration skills

We offer:

• Salary for this position from 1850 EUR gross (before taxes); in Kitron salary offer is based on the predefined salary ranges for each position and depends on the level of experience and competence of the candidate
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Accident insurance 24/7
• Full travel insurance (valid on business trips)
• Extra attention and benefits for the employee in case of important life events
• Hybrid work type and flexible working hours
• A highly skilled and motivated team of colleagues
• Opportunities for personal and professional development