Purchasing Department Leader [m/f]
About Kitron
Kitron is a leading Scandinavian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, providing high flexibility, cost-efficiency, and innovation throughout the entire value chain. The company operates in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, China, Malaysia, and the United States. Employing 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers a full range of products - from fully assembled electronic printed circuit boards to complete end products for customers worldwide. Related technical services, such as prototyping, industrialization, materials analysis, and test development, are part of the competence catalog offered by Kitron.
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Location: Grudziądz Advertisement valid until: 31.10.2026
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Department Leader who will be responsible for managing purchasing processes and a team of specialists. The person in this position will ensure continuity of supply, cost optimization, and effective support for production processes, while simultaneously developing supplier relationships and implementing operational improvements.
Main tasks:
- Coordinating, organizing, and settling the daily work of the purchasing team;
- Planning and prioritizing purchasing activities;
- Creating and executing purchase orders (PO) and forecasts for suppliers;
- Monitoring order status and their confirmations from suppliers;
- Supervising open orders and their ongoing updates;
- Identifying and controlling additional costs in the purchasing area;
- Monitoring deliveries and reporting material shortages;
- Defining, monitoring, and implementing purchasing department KPIs;
- Managing and developing the subordinate team;
- Adjusting delivery schedules to production plans;
- Canceling orders in justified cases;
- Reporting and handling non-conformities at suppliers;
- Controlling invoices and resolving discrepancies;
- Preparing reports and analyses;
- Executing non-BOM orders (if applicable);
- Escalating delivery-related issues;
- Participating in meetings with suppliers;
- Collaborating with other departments within the organization;
- Participating in cross-departmental projects;
- Identifying opportunities for cost, time, and resource optimization;
- Monitoring risks and supporting quality improvement actions.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing (ideally in the electronics industry), including at least 3 years in a leadership position;
- Higher education (logistics, supply chain, production, engineering, or related);
- Very good analytical and organizational skills;
- Ability to initiate and implement improvements;
- Experience working with ERP systems;
- Very good knowledge of Excel;
- Very good command of English (both spoken and written).
We offer:
- Stable employment and attractive remuneration terms;
- Modern work tools, technologically advanced machinery;
- Interesting tasks carried out in an international environment;
- Autonomy in action;
- The possibility to implement your own ideas;
- Opportunities for professional development within the company structures;
- A friendly working environment in a young team;
- Flexible working hours;
- A benefits package, including http://m.in. group insurance, Multisport card.