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Working within a global organisation contributing to the green transition, you will help maintain efficient procurement processes, support supply chain continuity, and collaborate with colleagues across functions. Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable future through high-quality operational purchasing?\nSupport efficient purchasing and supply chain continuity\nIn this role, you will manage day-to-day procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring timely purchasing, compliance with company procedures, and good service for internal stakeholders. You will work with tools such as SAP, eSourcing platforms, and NKT Market Place while supporting transactional efficiency and sharing insights with Category Teams to improve planning and procurement performance.\nYour responsibility will be to:\nSecure on-time delivery of materials and services while supporting the Zero Metal Strategy.\nEnsure compliance with purchasing processes and Central Purchasing guidelines.\nExecute operational purchases through eSourcing tools and maintain accurate procurement documentation.\nCommunicate sourcing outcomes to internal stakeholders and escalate risks when required.\nMaintain effective cooperation with Category Teams to optimise demand planning and supplier performance.\nThis position is based in Esposende. You will report to the Supply Chain Director and work closely with colleagues across the organisation.\nStructured procurement professional with collaborative approach\nYou are organised, consistent, and comfortable working in an environment with changing priorities. You communicate clearly, build positive working relationships, and approach challenges in a practical and solution-focused way. You can manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and high service standards. You enjoy working with colleagues from different functions and locations and contribute positively to a team-oriented environment.\nYou also have:\nPrevious experience in purchasing, supply chain, or logistics within an industrial environment\nKnowledge of Incoterms and negotiation practices\nExperience with contract law or contract management\nProficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel\nEnglish language proficiency\nKnowledge of SAP\nContribute to sustainable growth through procurement\nWe aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths-even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.\nJoining NKT offers opportunities for career development in an international environment where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are highly valued. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, expand your procurement and supply chain knowledge, and contribute directly to NKT’s sustainability journey and continued growth.\nRead more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!\nWe will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 18 of October. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.\nWe collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.\nBe a Connector of the green tomorrow!\n#LI-MD1 #LI-Onsite\nAbout NKT\nOffers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.\nAt NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.\nNKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. 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