Operational Purchaser (Parental leave cover)

Want to shape the future of waterborne transport and join a world-class team?

Candela is the global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels. Since 2014, we’ve gone from building our first premium electric speedboat in a small Stockholm workshop to delivering game-changing vessels around the globe. The Candela P-12 is our latest innovation - the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry is not just operating in Stockholm, but now attracting orders from around the world.
Our boats “fly” thanks to computer-guided underwater wings under the hull made out of lightweight carbon fiber. The wings lift the vessel above the water, which results in cutting energy use by up to 80%, while offering zero emissions and a far better passenger experience than traditional diesel vessels.

And that’s exactly why we do this. Our mission is clear: to speed up the transition to fossil fuel–free lakes and oceans.

You can be part of the amazing team in Candela now! We are looking for Operational Purchaser to support Candela’s future growth ambitions. We are offering a temporary contract of approx. 11 months (parental leave cover). For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to continue with us beyond this period, depending on business needs.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Manage daily purchasing operations for an assigned supplier portfolio. This includes monitoring replenishment parameters to ensure orders are placed in a timely matter.
• Ensure high availability of parts and resolve supply chain issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data in Excel and Odoo (ERP-system).
• Build a close collaboration with your suppliers and have continuous follow up to confirm delivery dates and resolve discrepancies.
• Closely collaborate with team internally (sourcing, production, quality, etc.) to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance and escalate risks as needed.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable person to temporarily join our Supply Chain team during a parental leave period. We need a team player that has great communications skills that you will use daily in communication with suppliers. The role is a part of the Supply Chain team working closely to production as well as Strategic sourcing, R&D and external suppliers. The goal of the team is to ensure a high parts availability and increase profitability.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (ideally from manufacturing industry).
• Proficiency in ERP/Inventory software and can easily familiarize with new business systems.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong Excel skills (formula, data analysis, etc.)
• Structured, solution-oriented with excellent attention to detail.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independent and manage multiple priorities in a structured way.
• You have good interpersonal communication skills suitable for an international environment, and a strong cultural awareness.

Form of employment: Fixed-term contract
Duration: Approximately 11 months with a potential extension
Start date: middle of November 2025
Location/base: Rotebro
Team: Procurement
Reporting to: Elin Brink - Director Supply Chain

Why people love working at Candela?
At Candela, we’re not just building electric vessels - we’re creating a whole new category of clean, efficient waterborne transport. You get the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solving complex challenges, and seeing the results in action - sometimes literally, when we organize test rides for our newcomers! We’re a diverse and ambitious team of over 50 nationalities, united by a revolutionary spirit and kindness. That means we work hard, but always with humility and while having fun - whether it’s solving a manufacturing challenge, improving processes, or cheering each other on during Candela Months, our year-round calendar of bonding activities and events.

We’re office-first but not office-only. We believe collaboration is most powerful when we build together, in person - but we also trust our team to work in ways that fit their life. At Candela, you’ll find a place where bold ideas are welcomed, great people are celebrated, and the ride is just as important as the destination.

Recruitment process:
We aim to keep our recruitment process as straightforward and efficient as possible. As an international company with English as our corporate language, the entire process is conducted in English. Therefore, please submit your application in our corporate language as well. Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email due to GDPR so please use our career website for you application.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!

Candela’s ultimate purpose is to speed up the transition to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans. We re-think efficiency in waterborne transport to radically push the performance boundaries of electric boats and ships. 

We believe that the faster the world stops relying on fossil fuels and instead moves towards a zero-emission future, the better.

Join our mission to electrify marine transportation? We look forward to hearing from you.