Senior Sourcing Specialist

Support global procurement activities and category strategies

NKT is expanding its Group Procurement organization and is looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join the team in Kaunas. In this role, you will work closely with business lines, category managers, and suppliers to manage sourcing activities, contracts, and supplier relationships in an international environment. You will contribute to procurement initiatives that support competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and the green transition. Do you want to work in a global organization where procurement plays a central role in business performance?

Coordinate sourcing projects and supplier collaboration

As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for executing sourcing projects aligned with category strategies and business needs. The role combines operational procurement activities with stakeholder collaboration, supplier management, and contract coverage, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and processes. You will act as a local point of contact towards Group Procurement while working closely with international teams.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Develop and execute tactical sourcing plans together with category managers and business lines.
• Execute sourcing and negotiation activities within defined scopes and category strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance follow-up, and corrective actions.
• Identify cost optimization initiatives and sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure contract coverage, compliance, and renewal activities.

The position is based in Kaunas, working in a hybrid setup according to company policy. You will report to the Senior Manager Sourcing and Project Management and collaborate with colleagues within category trams as well as across business lines, group functions, and suppliers globally.

Procurement professional with a methodological approach and collaboration skills

You enjoy working in a structured and methodical way and are comfortable interacting with multiple stakeholders across different functions and cultures. You are comfortable challenging existing ways of working and contributing ideas that improve sourcing processes and supplier collaboration. You value clear communication, collaboration, and delivering reliable outcomes in a changing international environment.

You also have:

• A university degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, experience from direct material sourcing considered an advantage.
• Experience with negotiation and contract management.
• Knowledge of sourcing processes, market analysis, and supply chain principles.
• Experience working with SAP, Ariba, or similar procurement systems.

Contribute to responsible sourcing and a greener future

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are committed to promoting gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will be part of a collaborative procurement team within a global company supporting the green transition. NKT offers opportunities to develop your skills in an international setting, work with experienced colleagues across functions, and gain exposure to complex sourcing projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and energy solutions.

“As a leader, I value open dialogue, collaboration across borders, and curiosity towards improving procurement processes. In this role, you will work closely with both local and global stakeholders and contribute to how we work with suppliers across the organization,” says Hiring Manager, Markus Nilsson Roos.

We offer you a modern office at Kauno Dokas with workplace where your knowledge and experience matter and also one full of growth opportunities, opportunities, and potential. In addition, we are offering:

• Opportunity to be a part of the global team.
• Interesting challenges and tasks, learning opportunities.
• Private health insurance.
• Additional 4 days of paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Tai chi classes on a regular basis.
• Company-funded access to Linkedin Learning platform.
• Free parking next to the office.

Salary range for this position is from 3700 Eur to 4400 Eur Gross.

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Aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. We will review applications continuously and close the process when we find the right match. We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Ugnė Šidlauskė, HR Partner at Ugne.Sidlauske@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
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 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com