Senior Manager, Tactical

NKT is on a growth journey, and we are currently looking for a successor to our Tactical and Operational Procurement manager. 

At NKT HV Cables in Karlskrona, we contribute to the global transition towards renewable energy by providing advanced high-voltage cable systems. To ensure our factory runs smoothly 24/7, we are now looking for a Senior Manager, Tactical Procurement Operations — a key leader who will secure reliable material supply, develop our local procurement team, and ensure operational excellence.

Manage operational buying and ensure continuous improvement
In this role, you will lead a team of 11 Operational Buyers and manage daily procurement activities to keep production running smoothly. You will collaborate closely with Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure timely material availability while ensuring process improvements and compliance.

Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team, optimizing buying practices and implementing new tools and ways of working. Acting as the local escalation point for operational challenges, you will support audits and provide key data to stakeholders such as Treasury. You will also contribute to global category strategies and ensure effective implementation on site.

This position is based in Karlskrona and reports to the Director Supply Chain Management.

Inclusive leader who thrives on collaboration
We're looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who thrives on creating impact through people and processes. Your ability to communicate clearly and build effective relationships will help you navigate challenges, support audits and deliver insights to key stakeholders. 

Additional, your CV include:

•    University degree in engineering or business

•    5–8 years of procurement experience, including 2–3 years in leadership

•    Experience with e-sourcing and procurement automation

•    Experience from manufacturing in a 24/7 production environment
 
Experience with SAP S4/HANA and Ariba is a plus.

Engineer solutions for a greener tomorrow
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

At NKT, you'll become part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your ideas and contributions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, international collaboration, and the chance to work with advanced technology in a company driving the green energy transition. You'll be part of a culture that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

An extract from the criminal record, alcohol- and drug tests, along with personality tests, will be part of our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to Jenni Aronsson at

Please note that due to the holiday season, we will not be able to respond to inquiries during this period. We appreciate your understanding and will get back to you as soon as possible after the holidays.

Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch,
Unionen – Joakim Wikström,
Ledarna – Roger Jönsson,
 

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About NKT

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry. 

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.