Job Description

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team in Rostock, Germany

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and buying of materials and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements with a focus on price, quality, and delivery, while maintaining continuity of supply.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Team to evaluate and enhance procurement processes.
• Provide technical procurement assistance to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Maintain a requisition process in the purchasing system; review and process incoming requisitions.
• Ensure suppliers are on the Approved Vendor List (AVL). Initiate sourcing for new suppliers as needed.
• Create and submit Purchase Orders (POs) for approved suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Operations team in maintaining and managing Purchase Orders on projects.
• Negotiate contracts and optimize pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Liaise with the Finance Department on invoice inquiries and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Communicate critical timelines and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure the continuous supply of required materials and services, communicating any supply issues that may pose risk and impact business operations.
• Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with insurance and ISO certifications.
• Conduct research to identify and evaluate potential international suppliers when required.
• Collaborate with the Quality Team to ensure critical suppliers meet quality standards.
• Assist with the Global Supply Chain Management team to implement policies and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist in conducting semi-annual evaluations of suppliers, focusing on critical suppliers.
• Ensure system efficiency by supporting employee training on processes for submitting requisitions, receiving goods/ services and closing of POs etc.
• Work with HSEQ and Supply Chain Team to address any supplier-related quality or non-conformance issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years previous purchasing experience in a similar role.
• Technical knowledge ideally in mechanical/electrical, expertise and understanding with purchasing for a services company.
• Diploma in Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering or equivalent is preferred by not mandatory.
• Professional designation in purchasing preferred. (CPP, SCMP, CPPB)
• A minimum of two years working with a company who has an international reach.
• Recognized certification in a business/commercial related subject, or equivalent work experience.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook is essential.
• General knowledge of various office 365 tools, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Manufacturing and offshore Services industry experience preferred.
• Experience in NetSuite ERP a definite asset

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to Quality Check (QC) own work.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to persuade suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work on own initiative and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work within a global company including time management to meet multiple time zones.
• Ability to follow supply chain processes, ensuring all stages are completed and documented in accordance with company policy.
• Self-motivated with a pro-active approach and committed to continual improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines whilst prioritizing workload to meet multiple demands.