Buyer Indirect Material & Services at Lyten

Skellefteå, Vasterbotten County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Materials, Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, DecarbonizationIndustries

Requirements

  • BSc or MSc degree in Supply Chain/Engineering or others
  • Experience with handling Supplier Relationships and Communication
  • Experience in delivery crisis handling and problem solving
  • Experience managing material flows in an international environment
  • Experience in developing processes and tools
  • Excellent English written and oral skills
  • Highly organized and results driven
  • An eye for detail
  • Proactive and goes beyond expectations
  • Exceptionally good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
  • Flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor
  • Positive
  • Customer focused
  • Has a "can do" attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit

Responsibilities

  • First point of escalation in case of delivery crisis or other direct material supplier issues
  • Manage the Direct Material Supplier Relations based on ramp-up Status of the factory
  • Coordinate proper forecasting together with the Material Planning team
  • Ensure Local Supplier Industrialization in line with Factory ramp-up
  • Communicate with supplier regularly to address any concerns and foster an environment that facilitates continual improvement in working relationships
  • Manage the overall Supplier Performance Process
  • Act as key contact to local Suppliers
  • Support and guide Material Planning team in daily operations
  • Perform other tasks assigned by superiors

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management
Supplier Industrialization
Material Planning
Forecasting
Procurement
Supply Chain Coordination
Escalation Management
Factory Ramp-up

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$357MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.
Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.
$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.
Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.
Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.
Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.
$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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