Senior Procurement Specialist

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• Kraken Robotics is currently seeking a
• Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team in
• Rostock, Germany
• The

Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and buying of materials and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements with a focus on price, quality, and delivery, while maintaining continuity of supply.

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Team to evaluate and enhance procurement processes.
• Provide technical procurement assistance to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Maintain a requisition process in the purchasing system; review and process incoming requisitions.
• Ensure suppliers are on the Approved Vendor List (AVL). Initiate sourcing for new suppliers as needed.
• Create and submit Purchase Orders (POs) for approved suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Operations team in maintaining and managing Purchase Orders on projects.
• Negotiate contracts and optimize pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Liaise with the Finance Department on invoice inquiries and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Communicate critical timelines and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure the continuous supply of required materials and services, communicating any supply issues that may pose risk and impact business operations.
• Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with insurance and ISO certifications.
• Conduct research to identify and evaluate potential international suppliers when required.
• Collaborate with the Quality Team to ensure critical suppliers meet quality standards.
• Assist with the Global Supply Chain Management team to implement policies and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist in conducting semi-annual evaluations of suppliers, focusing on critical suppliers.
• Ensure system efficiency by supporting employee training on processes for submitting requisitions, receiving goods/ services and closing of POs etc.
• Work with HSEQ and Supply Chain Team to address any supplier-related quality or non-conformance issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years previous purchasing experience in a similar role.
• Technical knowledge ideally in mechanical/electrical, expertise and understanding with purchasing for a services company.
• Diploma in Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering or equivalent is preferred by not mandatory.
• Professional designation in purchasing preferred. (CPP, SCMP, CPPB)
• A minimum of two years working with a company who has an international reach.
• Recognized certification in a business/commercial related subject, or equivalent work experience.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook is essential.
• General knowledge of various office 365 tools, including Teams and Share Point.
• Manufacturing and offshore Services industry experience preferred.
• Experience in Net Suite ERP a definite asset
• Preferred Skills
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to Quality Check (QC) own work.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to persuade suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work on own initiative and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work within a global company including time management to meet multiple time zones.
• Ability to follow supply chain processes, ensuring all stages are completed and documented in accordance with company policy.
• Self-motivated with a pro-active approach and committed to continual improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines whilst prioritizing workload to meet multiple demands.
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