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Kalmar keeps global trade moving. Our innovative solutions contribute to every fourth container movement in the world and help transform the future of cargo handling. We believe in collaboration, delivering on our promises and that people make the difference.


Do you want to make your next move count? With us, you can.
Are you ready to lead the charge in Kalmar Counterbalanced Division's sourcing evolution? Join us as a Sourcing Project Manager and the journey begins with you at the helm of innovation and collaboration!
In this role you will lead the sourcing project team in the Division to manage sourcing related projects or coordinate sourcing activities, which includes but not limited to NPD, NPI, PLC, cost reductions, supplier workshops. You will also collaborate with the global sourcing organization to optimize the related process.
The location of this position is Ljungby, Sweden and you will report to the Head of Sourcing.


Main tasks and responsibilities
Participate in division sourcing management discussions and take lead of strategic improvement activities
Set vision and target for sourcing project team
Planning resources in the Sourcing Project team to support the cross functional collaboration in the division
Lead and coach the Sourcing Project Team to meet the goals set by the Division and global sourcing
Accountable for the Division Sourcing Projects including not limited to NPD, NPI, PLC, cost reductions, supplier workshops
Contribute to Division product roadmap development
Lead strategic strategy planning for NPD in cooperation with category sourcing teams or direct sourcing, to meet the NPD sourcing target
Acting as or back up sourcing project leaders when needed
Own sourcing process for NPD.


What you’ll need to succeed
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science or similar interest and experience
8 -10 years or above of experience in project management, product management or sourcing in a manufacturing environment
3- 5 years of leadership experience in managing a team.

On top of that, you are a proven leader, skilled in influencing cross-functional collaboration, driven, and results-oriented. Your individual strengths lie in possessing robust analytical skills and demonstrating excellent communication proficiency, both verbally and in written English and Swedish.


You will be part of
We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. We succeed because we do it together.
With us, you will have the opportunity to realise your potential and become an important member of our global team.
More benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package geared to boost health and wellbeing.
All our employees are offered comprehensive Learning & Development opportunities, annual development plan and career progression opportunities
In most of our positions, you have flexible working hours and hybrid work (combination of remote work and on-site work).

At Kalmar, you will join a truly international working environment and support making global trade faster, smarter and more sustainable - smarter cargo flow for a better everyday.

Interested to join?
For further information please contact Jerry Dang, Head of Sourcing, Counter Balanced Division, by email at [email protected]
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application by 02.01.2024!
Please note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Cargotec Business Services based in Bulgaria.
Please note that the interview process may begin before the closing date of the job posting.


Kalmar is part of Cargotec
Kalmar is the global leader in sustainable cargo handling for ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry. With our extensive electric portfolio and global service network, we help our customers move towards safer, more eco-efficient and productive operations. Together, we develop innovative solutions that shape the future of our industry, improving our customers’ every move. www.kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2022 totalled approximately EUR 4 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com Visa mindre

The Sub-Category Leader is responsible for the sourcing and supply management for a sub-category within the Electrification Category consisting of multiple business units globally. The Sub-Category Leader will drive the Sub-Category strategy and translate business strategy into an aligned strategy, incorporating the Kalmar, Operations, and Sourcing strategy into the Sub-Category strategy.


This will be part of your responsibility:



• Leading new thinking and approaches to Sub-Category vision that delivers continual growth, customer satisfaction, return on investment and solutions for customers, divisions and suppliers.
• Providing insight on how to best develop and leverage Supplier capabilities for the organization.
• Primary point of contact for overall Sub-Category needs. Responsible for prioritizing demand globally across the Sub-Category.
• Working closely with key stakeholders in Operations, Divisions, R&D, Sales, and Finance to gather key input to develop key cost reduction.
• Deploying resources wisely, timely and creatively.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Communicate Sub-Category vision and strategy to key stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration with strategic suppliers in order to drive disruptive technology, sustainability, cost down initiative, assure quality and delivery on time.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS



• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and/or Supply Management.
• Strong Negotiation and relationship building skills
• Strong presentation and writing skills



• Experience in working with global teams.
• Experience with Electrification Sub-Category Strategy development and implementation is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships while remaining focused on the key deliverables.


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Kalmar keeps global trade moving. Our innovative solutions contribute to every fourth container movement in the world and help transform the future of cargo handling. We believe in collaboration, delivering on our promises and that people make the difference.
Making your next move count
Kalmar is looking for a Sourcing Project Leader to join and secure total cost-efficient products and solutions within the responsible areas.
Contribute with sourcing input and cost calculation in business line roadmap development
Lead sourcing Activities in NPD & technology projects
Manage, control and follow product cost by BOM in NPD and on existing configurations
Coordinate and collaborate with Kalmar global sourcing organization on CB sourcing activities.

The sourcing Project Lead will be working together with all parts of our global organization and towards suppliers, Global Sourcing Team Members, R&D Team Members, Project Management Team Members, Sales and market, and Counterbalanced Container Handlers' Division Management.
The location of this position is Ljungby, Sweden. This is a hybrid position, you will be required to come to the office 2 to 3 days per week.
You will report to Jerry Dang, Head of Sourcing, Counter Balanced Division.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Contribute to CB Division Strategy and Sourcing strategy
Actively participate in Kalmar global category-work and contribute into Category strategies
Support Division strategy and targets by initiate and coordinate actions to reduce product cost, improve product quality and supply chain
Make product cost and supply chain risk analyses for different scenarios in the Product Roadmap
In line with CB Division and category strategy make BC-proposals on pre-studies and projects for product roadmap to decrease cost, improve quality/delivery and decrease risk
Keep track on costing, risk, quality and lead times for potential key components for the Product roadmap
Make sourcing plan/strategy for NPD in cooperation with global sourcing category team
Secure early involvement and initiate cross functional workshops with KALMAR sourcing team, R&D and market to support NPD-targets
Lead pre-studies to make fact-based evaluation for new strategic components/systems designed and owned by supplier based on input from R&D, testing, market and customer feedback, service and global sourcing
Manage and deliver cost BOM throughout the project phases.
Lead sourcing activities and negotiations in NPD
Plan and initiate activities to secure phase in/phase out plan for key components.

What you’ll need to succeed
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science or similar interest and experience
5 years or above in project management, product management or sourcing in manufacturing environment
Solid engineering background for technical discussions with Engineering teams and suppliers.
Can-do attitude and the ability to approach challenges with enthusiasm and tenacity.
High level of interpersonal relationship skills
High-level ability for cross-functional team collaboration
Drive and result oriented
Good analytical skills
Excellence in presentation and communication
Passion for sourcing and cost reduction
Fluent in English.

You will be part of
We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises, and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. We succeed because we do it together.
With us, you will have the opportunity to learn new things and realize your potential and have fun while working in our global team.
More benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package geared to boost health and wellbeing
All our employees are offered comprehensive Learning & Development opportunities, annual development plan and career progression opportunities
In most of our positions, you have flexible working hours and hybrid work (combination of remote work and on-site work)
At Cargotec, you will join a truly international working environment and support making global trade faster, smarter and more sustainable - smarter cargo flow for a better everyday.

Interested to join?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application by 19th March 2023.
Please note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Cargotec Business Services based in Bulgaria.
Please note that the interview process may begin before the closing date of the job posting.
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Kalmar is part of Cargotec
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to the heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2022 totalled approximately EUR 4 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com
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Kalmar keeps global trade moving. Our innovative solutions contribute to every fourth container movement in the world and help transform the future of cargo handling. We believe in collaboration, delivering on our promises and that people make the difference.


Making your next move count
Kalmar Mobile Solutions is looking for a Sourcing Project Lead to join and to secure total cost-efficient products and solutions within the responsibility area.
Sourcing Project Lead will be working together with all parts of our global organization and towards suppliers, Global Sourcing Team Members, R&D Team Members, Project Management Team Members, Sales and market, and Counterbalanced Container Handlers' Division Management.

Main tasks and responsibilities:
Contribute to CCH Division Strategy and Sourcing strategy
Actively participate in Kalmar global category-work and contribute into Category strategies
Support Division innovation by proactively driving information-sharing between Division, global sourcing and suppliers (current and potential).
Make product cost and supply chain risk analyses for different scenarios in the Product Roadmap
In line with CCH Division and category strategy make BC-proposals on pre-studies and projects for product roadmap to decrease cost, improve quality/delivery and decrease risk
Keep track on costing, risk, quality and lead times for potential key components for the Product roadmap
Make sourcing plan/strategy for NPD in cooperation with global sourcing category team
Secure early involvement and initiate cross-functional workshops with KAMOS sourcing team, R&D and market to support NPD-targets
Lead pre-studies to make a fact-based evaluation for new strategic components/systems designed and owned by supplier based on input from R&D, testing, market and customer feedback, service and global sourcing
Initiate early supplier involvement to achieve project targets
Manage and deliver costed BOM to the project from G1 until G5 (project end)
Lead sourcing activities and negotiations in NPD of new strategic products designed and owned by supplier
Lead sourcing activities and negotiations of SOW, timeplan, development cost, toolings and targets for supplier co-design activities in NPD
Keep track on costing, risk, quality and lead times for potential key components for the Product roadmap
Make sourcing plan/strategy for NPD in cooperation with global sourcing category team.



What you’ll need to succeed:
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science or similar interest and experience
3-5 years in sourcing, project or product management in manufacturing environment
Engineering experience is beneficial, but not mandatory
Can-do attitude and the ability to approach challenges with enthusiasm and tenacity.
High level of interpersonal relationship skills
High level ability for cross functional team collaboration
Team-leading abilities
Drive and result oriented
High level of analytical skills, able to structure and conclude from big data, strategic and business mindset
Ability and willingness of technical understanding
Excellence in presentation and communication -able to make sharp summaries
Passion for sourcing and cost reduction
Negotiation skills
Fluent in English.



You will be part of:
We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. We succeed because we do it together.

With us, you will have the opportunity to learn new things and realize your potential and have fun while working in our global team.


The position could be based in one of our main locations either Ljungby/Sweden, Stargard/Poland or Shanghai/China.

Interested to join?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application and CV as soon as possible but the latest by Sep 23,2020.

Kalmar is part of Cargotec
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to the heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales in 2019 totalled approximately EUR 3.7 billion and it employs around 12,000 people. www.cargotec.com Visa mindre