Join our team in changing the future of video meetings

Huddly is a dynamic and innovative video conference company dedicated to providing high-quality experiences to our customers. We are committed to excellence, growth, and making a positive impact in our industry. We are looking for a motivated Procurement and Operations Specialist to join our team in changing the future of video meetings. 

As a Procurement and Operations Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of our innovative solutions to customers worldwide. From New Product Introduction (NPI) to End-of-Life (EOL), our operations team is at the heart of our organization, collaborating closely with internal departments, manufacturers, and suppliers to drive success.

You will use your expertise and knowledge to make data-driven decisions, lead procurement initiatives, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership over the Supply Chain within the company. 

Responsibilities

• Strategize Supply Chain Management: Manage inventory, streamline supply chain processes, and cultivate strong vendor relationships to optimize the flow of materials and products, including occasional travel to suppliers' sites for relationship-building and process improvement.
• Resolve Operational Challenges: Act as a central point of contact for troubleshooting operational issues and escalating concerns, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption.
• Procurement Leadership: Lead procurement initiatives by issuing RFQs, negotiating favorable terms, and continually refining our procurement strategy to enhance efficiency.
• Set Up New Processes and Systems: We continuously seek for improvement! Improve, develop and implement new processes and systems to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including product management, engineering, logistics, and quality control, to synchronize efforts and maintain smooth operations.
• Drive Project Success: Represent procurement and operations in new projects, preparing the supply chain for successful product launches, and collaborating closely with R&D on technology, supplier selection, and value engineering. Similarly support our product life cycle until end of sales and end of life. 
• Efficient Resource Management: Issue and manage purchase orders, leveraging your analytical skills and attention to detail to optimize resource allocation.

Skills and qualifications

• 0 to 5 Years of Relevant Experience: We encourage graduates or early-career professionals looking to grow within a dynamic & global organization to apply.
• Educational Background: A university degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Finance provides the foundational knowledge needed for success in this role.
• Negotiation Expertise: Demonstrated experience (or interest) in contract evaluation and negotiations, particularly for volume products, will be invaluable in driving procurement efficiency.
• Proactive Team Player: Bring a self-driven, proactive approach to your work, coupled with a collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork and innovation.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Proficiency in data analysis and relevant software tools equips you to make informed, strategic decisions that drive operational excellence.
• Attention to Detail: Your analytical skills and your attention to detail ensure that every aspect of our operations is finely tuned for success.

We offer:

• A flexible and fun working environment where there is plenty of room to define your own growth path.
• The ability to influence and define your own work tasks, shape your own work environment and plan and execute company-wide changes to infrastructure as well as work methodology.
• The chance to join a team composed of world-class software developers, hardware engineers, industrial designers, and AI machine learning experts working together on cutting-edge products and technology.
• An international and vibrant office environment where skill, knowledge, and humour are appreciated, and personal development is encouraged.
• Healthy work/life balance: 6 weeks holiday and flexible working arrangements.

An inclusive work environment; we encourage people from marginalized or underrepresented groups, especially within the technology sector, to apply for the role.  

About Huddly

Huddly is a technology company that creates products for team collaboration. Founded and based in Oslo, Norway, we combine expertise across all aspects of product development.The company’s smart cameras & systems are designed to make it easier and better for people to communicate with each other. Huddly’s solutions with industry-leading partners enable high-quality video experiences on all major collaboration platforms.

This position is located at our office in Oslo. You will need to have a valid work permit for Norway. Start date is set to January 1st, 2025, or otherwise agreed upon.

We appreciate it if you send us your CV and Cover Letter to us through Finn.no in English or Norwegian before September 6th. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, you can contact Axel Frost, our VP Operations, at axel@huddly.com.