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 operates in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, Malaysia, 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 Kitron offers.

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Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Deadline: 2024-11-30

Kitron is currently looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, who is going to join a Global Sourcing Team. 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 Kitron production sites globally to reach strategic sourcing goals.
• Cooperation with appointed material commodity suppliers.
• Analysis of suppliers’ quotes for all Kitron production sites (Lithuania, Poland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Czech Republic and the 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 within business administration, logistics, economy or technology, preferably within electronics, mechanics, automation or process industry (lack of education could be substituted with relevant work experience).
• Strong English and Lithuanian language skills, both spoken and written.
• Experience in sourcing/procurement procedures or similar fields.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel.
• Result-oriented, excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Analytical, structured and able to influence change.
• To prioritize the tasks effectively based on the department and company needs.
• Positive attitude and approach to forming a healthy working environment and respectful communication.

We offer:

• The salary range for this position is 2100 - 2800 EUR gross (before taxes) per month; in Kitron, the salary offer is based on the predefined salary ranges for each position and depends on the candidate's level of experience and competence.
• Global projects and highly skilled team.
• Hybrid work type and flexible working hours.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Extra attention and benefits for the employee in case of important life events.
• Partners' discounts.
• Accident insurance 24/7 and full travel insurance (valid on business trips).
• 1 extra vacation day per year and 2 additional vacation days after 5 years.
• Health promotion (various preventive extra health checks).
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Training and competence development courses.
• Team building and off-site activities.