Procurement Specialist (temporary position)

Procurement Specialist (temporary position) 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 operates in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, Malaysia, China and the United States. With 3000+ 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 analysing and test development are also key competencies Kitron offers. Location: Kaunas Deadline: 2026-07-31 Kitron is currently looking for a Procurement Specialist to join the global Procurement team located in Kaunas. The main responsibility in this role is to make procurement decisions and place purchase orders, within the assigned portfolio by defined internal processes. Temporary position to cover maternity leave until approximately 2028-03-01 Job Description: Procurement of parts from specified suppliers according to agreed terms and conditions, in the assigned portfolio Ensure receipt of supplier order acknowledgement Review and maintain data on open POs until closed Identify and manage extra cost charges related to purchase orders placed Upon demand expedite incoming material and report status on potential shortages to relevant internal functions Upon demand postpone or cancel material delivery according to changes in the manufacturing plan Report and manage non-conformances towards suppliers Upon request clarify invoice discrepancies Create non-BOM POs upon request by sourcing Requirements: Experience working with suppliers Education at the relevant university level within the supply chain, manufacturing or engineering (lack of formal education may be substituted by relevant work experience) Experience with ERP systems and general good computer skills Strong English and Lithuanian language skills, both written and spoken Analytical, structured and able to influence change We offer: Salary range for this position is 1800-2500 EUR gross (before taxes) per month; in Kitron salary offer is based on the predefined salary ranges for each position and depends on the level of experience and competence of the candidate Global projects and highly skilled team Hybrid work type and flexible working hours Performance-based annual bonus Extra attention and benefits for the employee in case of important life events Partners' discounts Accident insurance 24/7 and full travel insurance (valid on business trips) 1 extra vacation day per year and 2 additional vacation days after 5 years Health promotion (various preventive extra health checks) Opportunities for personal and professional development Training and competence development courses Department Procurement Locations Kitron Global Remote status Hybrid Kitron Global