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 a Project Sourcing Specialist to support Candela’s future growth ambitions.
Purpose and Goals
You are a hands-on sourcing professional driving supplier selection and commercial execution in development and engineering change projects. You take ownership of sourcing activities from early supplier involvement through supplier selection and handover to operations, ensuring the right balance between cost, quality, risk, sustainability, and scalability. Working closely with R&D, Sourcing Category Managers, and Operations, you enable fast decision-making and contribute to competitive, cost-efficient products and a successful ramp-up of production.
Drive sourcing activities in development and ECO projects (RFQs, supplier selection, handover to production)
Work closely with R&D to ensure early supplier involvement, prototyping and efficient iteration loops
Support Category Managers with RFQ benchmarking and supplier insights
Evaluate and select suppliers based on total cost, quality, lead time, sustainability, risk, and scalability
Secure structured handover to operational purchasing (pricing, agreements, master data, logistics setup)
Ensure high-quality master data and ERP setup for new parts and suppliers
Drive continuous improvement, with strong focus on automation and simplification of sourcing processes
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent
+3 years experience in procurement of direct material
Strong ERP understanding and advanced Excel skills
Skilled in supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract handling
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Structured, analytical, and execution-focused with strong stakeholder management skills
Skills and interest in automation of processes and digital tools within procurement
Experience from high-growth / industrialisation environments
Experience in marine, automotive, or aerospace industries
Form of employment: Full-time with initial 6 month probation period Start date: ASAP Location/base: Rotebro or Frihamnen Team: Sourcing Reporting to: Director, Strategic sourcing
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, 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!