Operational Buyer - Direct Materials

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 purchasing
In 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 mindset
You 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 tomorrow
NKT 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.

“My leadership is grounded in Lean principles, clarity and collaboration — always with a focus on enabling people to grow, strengthening teamwork and building operations that are ready for the future.” says hiring manager Tobias Back.

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. 

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Tobias Back at Tobias.Back@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Jenni Aronsson at jenni.aronsson@nkt.com.

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

We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.

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

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About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At 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.
NKT 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. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com