Junior Sourcing & Procurement Specialist   

Remember the Kyoto Protocol?

Would you like to make green energy available for everyone and be part of one of the coolest companies to revolutionise the delivery of renewable energy? Based on proven technology, we are eager to take part in saving our planet.

Our markets and targets are international, focusing initially on the UK, Germany, Norway, and Spain. Our clients are industries where their heat is needed in the production processes.

About the role

Our Supply Chain Department in Kyoto strives to break away from conventional industry practices and explore innovative solutions. Our goal is to ensure the procurement of top-notch and cost-effective products and services for our Heatcube.

To achieve this objective, we are actively crafting future-focused sourcing and procurement solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

We invite you to join our team, contribute your unique ideas, and play a key role in refining our processes and expanding our services.

You will be involved in hands-on operational purchasing activities as a Junior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist. Your input will be crucial in shaping the success of our endeavours.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborating closely with our internal departments, you'll be responsible for comprehending purchasing requirements, crafting specifications, and sourcing materials and services.
• Your proactive involvement includes identifying potential new suppliers and ensuring timely deliveries, with the added responsibility of addressing any non-conformities that may arise daily.
• Additionally, you'll work collaboratively with the supply chain team, contributing to developing cutting-edge sourcing and procurement practices for the future.
• Your role goes beyond routine tasks; it's about actively shaping and optimising our processes for excellence.

Required skills &  experiences

• BSc in SCM or equivalent.
• experienceInitial experience in procurement/ purchasing as a buyer.
• Good knowledge of MS Office programs and some experience with any ERP system.
• Attention to detail, precision and timely execution.
• Experience in contract management is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Solution-oriented and passionate for improvement

Who are you?

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive in addressing customer needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments and customer requirements.
• Passionate about driving the renewable transformation and the decarbonisation of the industry.
• An effective communicator with an excellent level of oral and written English.
• Integrity, self-driven with a hands-on attitude, able to think outside the box.

Interested in joining the team?

Are you eager to embrace a position within a rapidly expanding scale-up enterprise? Our company fosters a culture of mutual concern, collaborative teamwork, and a forward-looking workspace with a horizontal organisational structure. As a united and dedicated team that celebrates diversity, we offer you the exceptional opportunity to make an unprecedented impact on climate change.

We present a compelling package of competitive terms and conditions, supported by a remarkably driven team comprising 12 nationalities and proficient in 13 languages. With a 33% female representation, this team is geographically distributed across three countries.

Send your CV to recruitment@kyotogroup.no