Sourcing Category Lead

Zaptec; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex your own day

Hardware provided

Career development

Insurance and pensions

Yearly bonus scheme

Social events

Job summary

Zaptec, a Norwegian EV charging technology company, is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead to own key sourcing categories and strengthen our supplier base as we grow.

You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, collaborate with engineering, production and supply chain, lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate agreements, and drive cost improvements.

If you enjoy building partnerships, managing suppliers and delivering scalable, high-quality components, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Understanding of cost drivers, supplier performance, supply chain risks and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive sourcing strategies for assigned categories balancing cost, quality, availability, sustainability and risk.
• Manage supplier relationships including supplier selection, evaluation and consolidation.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate pricing and agreements.
• Identify and drive cost improvements with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership and long-term value.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capacity, technology developments and cost drivers to identify opportunities and risks.
• Follow up supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost and service, driving improvements.
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply for critical components.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and other stakeholders to support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Contribute to improving sourcing processes and ways of working across Zaptec.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

RFQ/RFP management

Cost reduction

Market trend analysis

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

B.Sc or equivalent in Supply Chain/Finance/Business/Engineering

Job description

Help shape the supplier partnerships and sourcing strategies behind Zaptec's next generation of EV charging technology.

We combine the latest tech with human-centered design to offer highly intuitive and efficient EV chargers that ensure easier access to personal electric transport.

This gives people the freedom and potential to travel into a more sustainable future. How neat is that?

Within just a few years, we’ve built our domestic market-leading position by supplying superior charging installations for housing co-ops and private homes alike.

As a Norwegian EV pioneer, our goals are aimed at bringing the best charging technology to the rest of the world. Are you up for this challenge?

At Zaptec, we're developing technology that makes electric mobility easier and more accessible. Behind every product we bring to market is a network of suppliers, partnerships and sourcing decisions that help us deliver quality, innovation and reliability at scale.

We're now looking for a Sourcing Category Lead to take ownership of key sourcing categories and help strengthen our supplier base as we continue to grow.

In this role, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, working closely with suppliers and internal teams across engineering, production and supply chain. From developing category strategies and negotiating agreements to supporting new product introductions, you'll play an important part in ensuring we have the right suppliers, components and commercial conditions in place.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how we work with suppliers, identify improvements and build partnerships that support Zaptec's ambitions for the future.

Your day-to-day might include:

• Develop and drive sourcing strategies for your assigned categories, balancing cost, quality, availability, sustainability and risk.

• Manage and develop supplier relationships, including supplier selection, evaluation and consolidation where relevant.

• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate competitive pricing and commercial agreements.

• Identify and drive cost improvements, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership and long-term value.

• Monitor market trends, supplier capacity, technology developments and cost drivers to identify opportunities and potential risks.

• Follow up supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost and service, driving improvements where needed.

• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply for critical components.

• Collaborate with engineering, production and other stakeholders to support new product introductions and engineering changes.

• Contribute to improving sourcing processes and ways of working across Zaptec.

We believe you'll thrive in this role if you enjoy combining commercial thinking with technical curiosity and building strong relationships along the way.

You're comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and driving initiatives forward, while knowing that the best results often come from working closely with others. You enjoy understanding the bigger picture but aren't afraid to get into the details when needed.

Personal skills we value

• You're proactive and take initiative, always looking for opportunities to improve.

• You're analytical and commercially minded, with a structured approach to solving problems.

• You're confident in your decisions and know how to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.

• You enjoy collaborating across teams and balancing different priorities.

• You're adaptable and comfortable working in an environment where things move quickly.

As for the skills required for this job

• Solid experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management, with the ability to independently manage suppliers, negotiations and sourcing initiatives.

• Experience developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships and negotiating agreements.

• A good understanding of cost drivers, supplier performance, supply chain risks and Total Cost of Ownership.

• B.sc or similar in Supply Chain, Finance, Administration, Business, Engineering or a related field. Relevant practical experience can compensate for this.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• It would be a bonus if you have:

  • Experience sourcing electronics, technical components or other products in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience working with international suppliers and supply chains.

  • Norwegian and/or German language skills.

You don't need to tick every box to be a great fit. If you enjoy taking ownership, building strong supplier partnerships and making a real impact on the products we bring to market, we'd love to hear from you.

• We trust you do your job, flex your own day
• We'll provide the hardware you need
• Career growth & competence development
• Pick your favourite Zaptec gear - it’s on us.
• We got your back in regards to insurance and pensions
• Take part in our yearly bonus scheme
• Don't forget social events

We strive to be the best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our coworkers. We believe in a flexible and trustworthy way of working. We focus on results, not necessarily the approach because we respect that each coworker has unique ways of working to reach the target.

Customer experience is the core of everything we do to provide a worry-free EV life.

We believe in our employees' uniqueness and the multidisciplinary way of working, and we work collaboratively toward a common goal.

Zaptec's products and services are making a difference to EV drivers, as we provide EV owners the freedom to charge from home and explore new adventures. By joining our team, you are joining us in our mission to create a more sustainable and electrical future, providing user-oriented EV charging experiences.

Surround yourself with highly motivated fellow Zapiens who support one another to reach our common goal. At Zaptec, you will impact improving the EV journey globally.

We don't care about your background, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age. We do care about equal respect. We're just humans. And sometimes we fuck up.