NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com Be a part of the development of our growing supply chain organisation We are looking for a focused and meticulous supplier Development Manager to join our Tactical and Operational procurement team in Karlskrona as we are adding an additional Supplier Development Manager.  Working closely with our international customers, the NKT site Karlskrona develop, manufacture and install efficient and technologically advanced high-voltage cables, contributing to the green transformation.  A liaison between site management and vendors As a Supplier Development Manager, you belong to a team that ensure that suppliers deliver products that meets the predetermined set of requirements. Also, you develop and supervise suppliers in order for them to meet the quality requirements. In collaboration with Global Quality Organization you are responsible for conducting audits of existing and new suppliers to enhance process standardization, waste reduction and continuous improvement processes.  The role also includes collaboration with purchasing, engineering, quality and production to ensure that the total supplier performance is mapped and that the correct improvement actions are implemented in time. Besides the above your primary tasks will be: •    Performing regular quality control audits to ensure vendors continue to work in compliance with company and federal standards. •    Maintaining detailed reports on supplier quality, including defect rates and areas that result in flaws. •    Stay in regular contact with vendors to handle issues and create an atmosphere that encourages continual growth in our partnerships •    Understand manufacturing audits, including ISO 9001 and other industry standards •    Providing technical and quality advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rates. •    Serving as a liaison between our site management and the vendors to identify quality issues and come up with solutions. •    Visiting vendor facilities and observing the manufacturing environment to review and assess their procedures and capabilities. Communicative and analytic team-oriented person To be effective as a Supplier Development Manager within NKT, you should have good analytical and technical skills with attention to details. We are seeking a person with effective communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a high attention to quality in the supply chain. Additionally, you CV comprises: •    A bachelor's degree in engineering or logistics •    Documented experience from the manufacturing industry •    Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English, German is beneficial •    Being interested in improvements and monitoring of quality for inbound material Did we spark your interest? NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.   Are you looking for an international career in a fast-moving, growing and high-tech environment where you will be able to develop on a personal as well as on a career level? Let us know, we are waiting for you!