Ensuring procurement excellence for seamless operations
As an Operational Buyer at NKT, you will play a central role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services that keep our production running efficiently. This position places you at the heart of our global green transition journey, where resilient supply chains are critical to enabling a sustainable future. As part of the Operational Buying Unit within our Operational Hub, you will help secure production continuity, support maintenance activities, and uphold high purchasing standards. You will operate in alignment with our Category Strategy and buying rules, ensuring consistent and compliant procurement processes. Are you ready to join a team where collaboration, quality service, and meaningful work come together?

Ensuring procurement excellence and operational continuity
In this role, you will be responsible for executing day to day procurement activities across all categories. You will handle operational buying tasks with an emphasis on cycle times, quality, and customer service. You will support end-users, ensure compliance with policies, and provide insights to Category Teams to improve strategic decision-making. You will also act as a proficient user of eSourcing, SAP MM and NKT Market Place, supporting colleagues and ensuring efficient transactional flows.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Secure on-time delivery of materials and services while supporting “Zero metal strategy.”
• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes and Central Purchasing guidelines.
• Execute operational purchases using eSourcing tools and create accurate documentation.
• Communicate sourcing outcomes directly to end-users and escalate risks when needed.
• Maintain clear information flow with Category Teams to optimize demand and performance.

This position is based in Esposende and includes occasional supplier visits. You will report to the Supply Chain Director and collaborate closely with teams across the organization.

Motivated collaborator with a well-developed methodological approach
You are a person who thrives in an environment with shifting priorities where attention to detail and effective communication are key. You enjoy collaborating across functions and borders and bring a solution-oriented approach to challenges. You balance the ability to manage your own workload with teamwork, maintain a structured work style, and manage multiple priorities. Your ability to build trust, make informed judgments and support decision-making will support you in this role.

You also have:

• +3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain or logistics within an industrial environment
• Knowledge of Incoterms and negotiation practices
• Experience with contract law or contract management
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• English language proficiency
• Knowledge of SAP

Shape procurement excellence for a greener tomorrow
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are committed to establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
Joining NKT gives you the chance to develop professionally in an international environment driven by innovation and collaboration. You will be part of a supportive team that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement while contributing directly to NKT’s global growth and sustainability journey.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 19th of April. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Sofia Miranda at sofia.miranda@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Offers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com