Procurement Strategist

NKT is a global company focused on promoting sustainability and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Strategist - Machinery Investments to join our team.

This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of global category strategies, delivering value through commercial and technical activities with external suppliers.

You will report to the Director, Head of Procurement Investment, and work closely with senior business stakeholders and external suppliers.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant work experience in category management (CapEx) or similar strategic/commercial tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of a category with considerable business outcome
• Development and implementation of global category strategies aligned with business lines and corporate functions
• Building and maintaining a solid stakeholder network across business lines and production sites
• Governance of supplier relationships, inspiration of innovation, and management of risks associated with the category, suppliers, and materials
• Sourcing and contracting based on global category strategy, considering sustainability, competitiveness, and innovation
• Delivery of category savings targets, maintenance of master data quality, and conduct of continuous supplier market research

Requirements:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering, Economics, or Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word)
• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience in mechanical engineering (beneficial)

We offer:

• A dynamic and diverse organization
• An inclusive and welcoming culture
• A chance to be part of shaping sustainable growth in procurement