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About the role

The NPI Buyer supports procurement activities based on sourcing strategies created by the Category Management Team. Responsibilities include selecting suppliers, including global opportunities; driving the RFQ process; analyzing and summarizing quotations; negotiating agreements; and tracking purchase orders of prototypes and samples. The role also involves processing local sourcing with a focus on supply chain sustainability and price reductions under the supervision of Category Management. Additionally, the NPI Buyer works on improving the supply chain process through active engagement with current suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Interfaces with Sourcing Team on sourcing strategy and execute accordingly.

• Acquires and maintains technical understanding of direct products used in production process.

• Collaborate with design team and product team to develop project plan for prototype and samples

introduction.

• Prepare Requests for Quotations, cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities.

• Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.

• Participate in NPI related internal meetings, including preparation of presentations for management,

• Use ERP and other systems to collect and analyze data,

• Create and execute actions plans to improve supplier performance.

• Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor

evaluation criteria.

• Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and

reliability.

• Participate in and support the coordinated contract and price negotiations with strategic suppliers

driven by Sourcing Team.

• Drive Continues Supplier Improvements through available processes.

• Perform other tasks assigned by Manager Requirements:

• Master’s degree in engineering or Business management

• At least 3 years of experience in sourcing related position

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical manufacturing field or similar

• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel), relational databases and ERP system

• Fluent English

Personal success factors:

• Highly organized and result-driven

• Has a can do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

• Passionate & purpose driven

• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently

• Ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured international environment

• Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new

challenges, grit and a sense of humor

We offer:

Private medical care in LUX MED – extended package with a freedom of treatment (partial refunding of invoices) for the employee fully paid by the company

MyBenefit System – monthly card top-ups, the possibility to purchase a Multisport card

English lessons

Employee referral programme

Financing of commuting by bicycle

Christmas/holiday bonuses from Employee Benefit Fund (ZFŚS)

Co-financing of sports activities and integration budget

The possibility to invest in Northvolt group’s shares

Relocation bonus

Work in an international environment - the ability to use English daily

Opportunity to develop and acquire new skills in a company taking part in the transformation to renewable energy

Friendly and open working atmosphere in a diverse team

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