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 3000 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.

Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Deadline: 2026-06-21

Kitron is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Global Sourcing Team, based in Kaunas, Lithuania. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that both customer and company expectations related to material sourcing are consistently met.

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.

• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives and manage suppliers to ensure timely and reliable supply chain performance.

• Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing/purchasing processes.

Requirements:

• A higher education background in business administration, logistics, economics, or technology is preferred - ideally with a focus on electronics, mechanics, automation, or the process industry. Relevant professional experience may be considered in place of formal education.

• Strong English 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.

• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in alignment with departmental and organizational needs.

• Positive attitude and approach to forming a healthy working environment and respectful communication.

We offer:

• Salary range for this position is 2439 to 3659 EUR gross (before taxes) per month; in Kitron 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.