Purchasing Specialist

Lyten, Inc.; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Poland is seeking a proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain team. You will secure components for their BESS projects, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery while optimizing inventory across a fast-paced high-tech environment.

You will work closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, and international suppliers, maintaining data in the ERP system and driving continuous procurement improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, energy storage, electrical, electronics, or industrial equipment sectors.
• Strong understanding of MRP planning processes and material flow management.
• Experience working in a structured procurement and supply chain environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Good command of English for international supplier communication.
• Nice to have NetSuite ERP experience.
• Knowledge of BESS components, power electronics, or electrical systems.
• Experience coordinating with international suppliers across Europe, China, and the United States.
• Understanding of Incoterms, international logistics, and customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for BESS components, including electrical, mechanical, electronic parts, enclosures, and cable assemblies.
• Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders in line with material and production requirements.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Engineering teams to understand demand forecasts, technical requirements, and lead-time constraints.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material master data within the ERP system.
• Resolve delivery delays, discrepancies, and supplier quality issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding supply risks, material shortages, and delivery challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, inventory management, and MRP accuracy.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

MS Excel

English proficiency

Tools

NetSuite ERP

MS Office

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products - from lithium-sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose - and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials - we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

At Lyten Poland, we are building the future of energy storage through cutting-edge technology and innovation. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain team.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability of components and materials required to support production and project execution. You will work closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, and international suppliers, playing a key role in maintaining a reliable and efficient supply chain within a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) components, including electrical, mechanical, electronic parts, enclosures, and cable assemblies.
• Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders in line with material and production requirements.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Production, and Engineering teams to understand demand forecasts, technical requirements, and lead-time constraints.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material master data within the ERP system.
• Resolve delivery delays, discrepancies, and supplier quality issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding supply risks, material shortages, and delivery challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, inventory management, and MRP accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, preferably within manufacturing, energy storage, electrical, electronics, or industrial equipment sectors.
• Strong understanding of MRP planning processes and material flow management.
• Experience working in a structured procurement and supply chain environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Good command of English, enabling effective communication with international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Nice to have Experience working with NetSuite ERP.
• Knowledge of BESS components, power electronics, or electrical systems.
• Experience cooperating with international suppliers across Europe, China, and the United States.
• Understanding of Incoterms, international logistics, and customs processes.

Why Join Lyten Poland?

Be part of a company driving innovation in next-generation energy storage technologies. Work in an international, highly technical, and collaborative environment. Have a direct impact on the development of supply chain processes supporting cutting-edge products. Grow your career alongside passionate experts in engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Join a dynamic organization where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future - we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world - with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation. Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains. Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day. Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success - where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard. Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe. Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark. Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress - together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career - helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley, California, Lyten is transforming the future of energy and materials innovation to build a stronger, more resilient world. Our breakthrough innovation, Lyten 3D Graphene™, is a brand-new supermaterial that enables the creation of products that perform better and cost less. Lyten is rapidly scaling operations across the U.S. and Europe. Our lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries - free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite - deliver higher energy density and lighter weight while enabling a more secure, independent supply chain and a next-generation alternative to traditional lithium-ion chemistry. The acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in California, Poland, Sweden, and Germany has established a strong foundation for Lyten’s global energy storage growth, including Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility. Beyond battery systems, Lyten’s platform technology extends to high-performance concrete admixtures, advanced composites, adhesives, and sensors, redefining material performance across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and defense. Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity and received support from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to provide up to $650 million in financing for international customer energy storage projects. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Energy Companies," one of TIME's "Top Green Technology Companies," and a Silicon Valley Defense Group Top 100 National Security Company, Lyten is leading the next wave of high-performance materials and energy systems that enhance energy security and supply chain resilience. Our lithium-sulfur batteries have been selected to power Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV. Behind every Lyten innovation is a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from some of the most respected technology, energy, and manufacturing companies— all united by a shared mission to make a lasting global impact. We’re entering an exciting growth phase - expanding production, launching new products, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization.