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At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Do you want to play a key role in creating a more stable, data-driven and efficient supply chain – while helping us improve how we work with our ERP system SAP, inventory and operational purchasing?

We are looking for an Operational Buyer for direct materials to join our Supply Chain function who will not only secure material availability, but also ensure master data quality, planning parameters and system usage to support optimal inventory levels, KPI performance and a high level of supply reliability.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working close to operation, but who also sees the bigger picture and continuously looks for ways to create more structure, reduce manual work and improve how we use SAP across the process.

Secure material availability through structured purchasingIn this role, you will manage daily purchasing activities to secure material availability while also contributing to continuous improvements across purchasing and the wider supply chain. You will collaborate closely with planning, sourcing, production and suppliers to ensure a reliable material flow.

Your responsibility will also be to:

• Handle purchase orders, supplier communication and follow-ups
• Maintain and improve procurement master data and planning parameters in SAP to support stable supply
• Monitor and optimize inventory in line with KPIs, service levels and working capital targets
• Follow up on deviations in delivery performance, pricing and invoices to support preventive ways of working

The position is located in Karlskrona, with limited travel. You report to Senior Manager Tactical & Operational Procurement.

Methodical and structured purchaser with a collaborative mindsetYou enjoy working close to operations and take a structured, improvement-oriented approach to your work. With a strong interest in data and systems, you see how effective tools and processes can create greater clarity, stability and efficiency in a changing environment.

You collaborate well across functions and bring a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset to everyday challenges.

You also bring:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational purchasing or supply chain roles
• Experience with master data, planning parameters or material planning in SAP
• Ability to work with data and analysis in Excel
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Shape smarter purchasing for a greener tomorrowNKT 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 establishing 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.

You will join a collaborative team where you can develop your skills in an international environment and contribute to more efficient, data-driven and sustainable supply chain processes. This role offers opportunities to grow your capabilities within purchasing, systems, inventory and supply chain development.

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 2026-08-01. 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.

Please note that response times may be longer than usual during the summer period.

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Union representativesSveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!