Sourcing Lead

Lyten; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Poland is recruiting a Sourcing Lead at its Gdańsk (Stogi) factory to identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for mechanical components, ensuring quality and cost targets.

You will lead supplier audits, assess capabilities, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while aligning with engineering and quality teams.

This role requires a strong technical background, 3–5+ years in sourcing, and a proactive, cross-functional mindset to build a resilient supplier base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 3–5+ years in sourcing or procurement.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and evaluations.
• Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze technical data and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard suppliers for mechanical components.
• Lead supplier audits and assess capability and compliance.
• Conduct sourcing events, RFIs/RFQs, and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing teams.
• Maintain supplier documentation and governance, ensuring ESG compliance.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Stakeholder management

Technical background

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing tools

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.

Lyten Poland is currently recruiting a Sourcing Lead for its factory in Gdańsk (Stogi). The Sourcing Lead is responsible for identifying, evaluating, approving, and onboarding new suppliers to support the company’s growth and quality requirements. The role requires a strong technical background- preferably in mechanics - to effectively assess supplier capabilities, lead technical and commercial evaluations, perform supplier audits, and negotiate contracts.

This role ensures that new suppliers meet performance, quality, cost, and sustainability standards while strengthening the company’s supply base for long‑term competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Identification & Onboarding

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for mechanical and technical components.
• Lead the full onboarding process, including qualification, approval, and integration into internal systems.
• Ensure suppliers meet technical specifications, quality standards, sustainability requirements, and compliance rules.
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier pipeline aligned with business needs and product roadmap.

Supplier Auditing & Performance Assessment

• Plan and execute supplier audits (quality, process capability, capacity, and compliance).
• Assess suppliers’ manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and operational maturity.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective action plans when necessary.
• Maintain supplier performance scorecards and regularly review KPIs.

Sourcing & Negotiations

• Lead sourcing events, RFI/RFQ processes, supplier selection, and commercial evaluations.
• Conduct contract and price negotiations to secure competitive terms and longterm stability.
• Manage costreduction initiatives without compromising quality or lead time.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on technical requirements and supplier capability alignment.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to ensure sourcing decisions meet operational and technical needs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by onboarding suppliers for new components and technologies.
• Provide market insights, risk assessments, and sourcing recommendations to leadership.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier audit reports, and contracts in line with internal procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ESG requirements, and industry standards.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar technical field (mechanical background preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in sourcing, supplier development, supplier auditing, or procurement in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience in conducting supplier audits (process, quality, capability).
• Strong contract negotiation experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Solid technical understanding of mechanical components, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier qualification, and onboarding workflows.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities both technically and commercially.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and sourcing tools.
• Analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and strong decisionmaking ability.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, results driven, and structured approach.
• High ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and build long‑term supplier relationships.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.

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.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.