Ready for a career change that will have a positive impact on human health, behaviour and climate?
- Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)
- Role: Supply Chain & Sourcing Specialist
Podbike provides disruptive vehicles with minimum environmental impact, attracting citizens worldwide into sustainable personal transport.
We are currently a team located in Stavanger/ Norway and the team consists of experienced engineers and creative enthusiasts supported by business-oriented persons. The Podbike® FRIKAR® e-bike has been developed with the aim of bridging the gaps between cars and bikes by combining the comfort and safety of a car and the benefits of cycling.
Position background
Do you thrive in a dynamic and ambitious environment where you have the opportunity to build a supply chain for the future. Do you see an obstacle as a challenge and a problem as an opportunity to improve.
Our mission is to re-define urban mobility and we need someone who can help us make the transition from a start up to a growth company. Be challenged, grow, make a difference
The Supply chain and sourcing specialist will take a central role in ensuring Podbike’s material supply in a timely and cost-effective manner.
The position will report to the Head of Engineering.
The Supply chain and sourcing specialist is responsible for material sourcing and procurement.
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Supply chain
- Responsible for establishing purchasing procedures required to fulfil the procurement, inventory, and distribution of required components.
- Manage quality, design and payment to vendors.
- Purchasing and replenishment based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs and inventory levels.
- Sourcing specialist
- Purchase goods that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organisation
- Point person for the solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Informations (RFIs).
- Administer contracts, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery in accordance with program requirements.
- Cost analysis and negotiation of proposals; fact finding in RFI’s.
- Stay up to date on industry trends and new products.
- Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing.
Background
- Masters or Bachelor’s degree within a technical field preferred. A combination of technical and commercial background and/or experience a plus
- 3-5 years of experience in technical buyer or procurement role
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise and multitask.
- Proactive attitude towards work, teamwork, and cooperation.
Perks
- • A newly created position in an exciting company with international ambitions. The organization is flat and informal, and the job comes with freedom and an equal amount of responsibility and accountability.
- • To become part of a team with a high degree of influence in further development.
- • Good development opportunities both professionally and personally.
- • Competitive conditions.
- • An international team and a good working environment at nice premises at Gausel/ Forus in Stavanger, Norway, close to public transport (train, bus). Relaxed working environment. No dress code, no business cards unless you really want one.
- • You will be working with other nice people in order to build great stuff to have a positive impact on human health, behaviour and climate.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@podbike.com with the subject line “Supply chain & Sourcing specialist”.
If something is unclear, please do not hesitate to contact Henry Khov on +47 455 05 976 or email hkh@podbike.com.
