Senior Sourcing Specialist

Purpose of the position

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist / Category Lead to join our Division Sourcing Organization at Kalmar. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive supplier excellence, optimize costs, and lead strategic sourcing initiatives to support our world-class supply chain. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for driving results, this is the opportunity for you!

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection with a strong focus on Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC).
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies to improve profitability.
• Manage and optimize the supplier base for assigned categories.
• Actively participate in category and division strategy creation.
• Lead supplier negotiations and develop partnerships to achieve world-class performance.
• Manage supplier KPIs and maintain supplier-related data in the ERP system.
• Support new product development (NPD) and the introduction of new items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Planning, Finance, and Engineering) to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through reviews, site visits, and audits.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Sourcing Specialists when required.
• Ensure compliance with category and division sustainability targets.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sourcing, supply chain, and supplier management (OEM or Tier 1 experience preferred).
• Proven experience in value engineering, cost reduction, and project management.
• Excellent contract management and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Google Suite/MS Office.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%).

Interested to join?

Apply now and join our team!

If You have any questions, contact recruiter: ireneusz.iskra@kalmarglobal.com