Strategic Sourcing Lead | Supplier Partnerships & NPI

Zaptec Charge AS; Sandnes; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zaptec gear

Insurance and pension plans

Yearly bonus scheme

Social events

Job summary

Zaptec Charge AS is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead to own key sourcing categories and strengthen our supplier base as we scale. You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, negotiating agreements and supporting new product introductions across engineering, production and supply chain.

You will influence supplier collaborations, identify improvements, and build partnerships to advance Zaptec's ambitious product roadmap and global reach.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships and negotiating agreements.
• Understanding of cost drivers, supplier performance, supply chain risks and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• B.sc or similar in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive sourcing strategies for 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.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and other stakeholders to support new product introductions and engineering changes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Supplier relationship management

RFQ/RFP processes

Negotiation

Cost and TCO awareness

English fluency

Education

B.sc or similar in Supply Chain, Finance, Administration, Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Zaptec Charge AS is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead to own key sourcing categories and strengthen our supplier base as we scale. You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, negotiating agreements and supporting new product introductions across engineering, production and supply chain.

You will influence supplier collaborations, identify improvements, and build partnerships to advance Zaptec's ambitious product roadmap and global reach.