Supply Chain Manager

Kitron Group; Grudziądz; On-site; PLN 190,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing firm in Poland is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement and material planning. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain management. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely procurement, and driving improvements in supply chain processes. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Stable employment

Friendly work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible working time

Multisport card & benefit package

Company car, fuel card

Medical insurance package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Solid knowledge about supply chain and logistics management.
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes including forecasting, MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer forecasts into effective purchasing plans.
• Ensure on-time procurement of raw materials to avoid supply disruptions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet quality and cost standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Communication skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Job description

About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, China, Malaysia, and the United States. With about 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysis, and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

Location

Grudziądz

Deadline

30.11.2025

Job Description

• Procurement & Material Planning. Translate customer forecasts into effective materials purchasing plans and shipping schedules.
• Ensure on-time procurement of raw materials and components, and supervise daily purchasing activities in the factory to avoid any supply disruptions.
• Take responsibility for the supply assurance and support revenue growth.
• Supply management quality and cost efficiency improvement.
• Direct responsibility for Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and Planning.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Negotiate and ensure suppliers meet the company's quality, cost, and service standards.
• Continuously improve the supplier management to support company objectives.
• Development of the local company’s operations strategy, budgets & improvement plans.
• Responsible for achieving all operational related targets while ensuring continuous improvements of the right SC processes, practices and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge about supply chain and logistics management.
• Deep understanding of supply chain and logistics processes (forecasting, MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, etc.).
• Deep understanding of modern supply chain trends and best practices (e.g. lean logistics, digital supply chain solutions).
• Min 5 years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and team management abilities - able to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and departments.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a hands‑on approach to resolving supply chain issues promptly.
• Strong goal orientation, ability to resist pressure, good communication, and ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong analytical thinking with a data‑driven approach to decision making. Capable of analyzing complex supply chain data to drive strategic improvements.
• Native Polish language, fluent English as the working language.
• Continuous improvements in suppliers’ terms & conditions to reduce products lead time to the market, increasing flexibility of supply chain.

We Offer

• Stable employment in the new Polish branch of the Norwegian company.
• Friendly work environment in a dynamic and experienced team.
• High independence and professional development opportunities.
• Possibility to implement your own ideas.
• Interesting tasks performed in an international environment.
• Possibility of professional development within the company's structures.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working time.
• Multisport card & benefit package.
• Company car, fuel card.
• Medical insurance package.

If you are interested in this role, please apply and enclose your resume in English.