Procurement Specialist

We are the Global CleanTech100 company and European market leader in ultracapacitors and graphene-based energy-storage systems. Skeleton has grown from 4 people to over 190 and has raised 160 million EUR financing to scale up manufacturing and execute the ambitious technology road map from high energy ultracapacitors to Superbatteries.

Skeleton Technologies is already successfully delivering products to leading customers ranging from Škoda, Danfoss, Medcom, Wrightbus to leading German Automotives and European Space Agency. The company's current ultracapacitors have the highest power density in the market and the technology is mature evidence by strong customer contracts and IATF 16949 automotive certification.

But we have achieved only 0.1% of our potential. In order to achieve the 99.9%, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist who truly believes that the world needs Special Forces to fight climate change and reduce CO2 emissions.

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The main responsibility of the procurement specialist is to ensure that the supply chain needs of Skeleton Technologies are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. The procurement specialist reviews costs, develop relationships with vendors and suppliers and offers suggestions for where and how much material and supplies to buy.
- Project purchasing (from supplier sourcing to contract negotiation).
- Material long-term planning (including contracting with suppliers based on risk assessments).
- Responsibility for the whole process chain for your products.
- Maintenance of Master Data.
- Coordinating supplier communication and support of the R&D department.
- Active communication with production, development, quality, and sales.
- Working on forward costing model to keep it up to date in order for sales to be able to do forward pricing for customers.
- Identify and realize portfolio optimization.
- Always searching for potential improvements.

Qualifikation
- 3-5 years experience in a similar field.
- Commercial qualification (Business administrator, Industrial clerk) / Bachelor.
- Experiences with ERP systems.
- Good English and German skills (verbally & written).
- Understanding of technical drawings.
- Contract negotiation and communication/ general business understanding.
- General technical understanding of our products.
- Business thinking and analytical skills.

**Benefits**:
You can work with the most ambitious ultracapacitor/battery experts in the world who can back up your ambition with real-life performance. You can work in a company that prioritizes your results, neither the hours spent in the office - flexible work hours and arrangements are provided. With us, you'll have a competitive salary, an inspiring environment, and a motivating opportunity for self-fulfillment.

We are building the technology and product of the future to save energy and slow down global warming. If you find that you share our values, jump on board, and work where your contribution really matters

Our employees exercise a great deal of independence to execute their ideas with professional and motivated colleagues. If you like pushing boundaries and are excited to continue your professional development, we are convinced that working in a global and ambitious technology company shall be the most awesome challenge of your career

For further information about Skeleton Technologies please visit our website or contact us.