Purchasing Specialist - Junior

Join AutoStore and Help Shape the Future of Warehouse Automation! At AutoStore, we're pioneering the future of warehouse automation with our innovative robotic and software technology. We are hiring a Purchasing Specialist to manage the procurement of materials, software licenses, and professional services essential for projects and operational needs. In this role, you will ensure the timely acquisition of items and services, assign the correct cost centers, and maintain quality standards. Task and Responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end procurement, ensuring accuracy, approvals, and alignment with business needs. Generate and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and address discrepancies or delays with suppliers. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records and supporting audits as needed. Monitor supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive continuous improvements in procurement efficiency and risk management. The ideal candidates will: Have at least 1 year of experience in Procurement and/or Purchashing department, preferably in services, software, and IT equipment Be proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting. Be Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Have attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality while following processes in a structured and timely manner, managing multiple orders and stages of the purchase process simultaneously. We offer: A Collaborative and Inclusive Culture where we celebrate and value everyone’s contributions, encouraging diverse perspectives in decision-making. Have a Creative and Safe Workplace by joining a company experiencing rapid growth, with the stability of being Norway’s first unicorn listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. International and Supportive Environment within a Norwegian multinational that values collaboration and innovation. Location for this role is in Kaunas, Lithuania. Application deadline: April 25th, 2025. Please note that we review applications continuously—if this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply as early as possible! Resumes must be submitted in English. All inquiries are treated confidentially. AutoStore does not accept agency resumes or assistance for this role. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias or AutoStore employees. AutoStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. This policy should be respected We believe that following a defined and structured recruitment process will ensure that we have a fair and equal process for all candidates. We focus on finding the right talent and have designed our process to reduce biases and have a good candidate experience. For that reason, we are not accepting open applications, but encourage you to set up a job alert on our recruitment page to be notified when the next opportunity arises within your field of interest. Try our brand new AutoStore Pathfinder! Here you will be able to take a short questionnaire and read about where in our organization your skillset and personality can be a fit🤩 AutoStore, founded 1996, is a warehouse robot technology company that invented and continues to pioneer cube storage automation, the densest order-fulfillment solution in existence. Our focus is to marry software and hardware with human abilities to create the future of warehousing. We are a value driven organization, with our people being our most important asset. Lean, Bold, and Transparent manifest itself in everything we do, and are pushing borders to increase efficiency, safety and develop new products for our customers. AutoStore was born out of the great idea for storing goods like Rubik's Cube, instead of Dominos. We are now looking for talent that share our values and curiousity for new technology and development