Trainee - Material Quotation

About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States. With 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end - products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

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Location: Chennai
Deadline: 2025.07.31

We are looking for a motivated electronics engineering graduate to join our Material Quotation team as an Apprentice. This role offers valuable exposure to quoting processes in the EMS industry, with a focus on supplier interactions, cost analysis, and quotation preparation for new product development.

As part of our Technology Center in Chennai, you will be mentored by experienced professionals and gain practical experience in the electronics manufacturing supply chain.

• Support the preparation of material cost calculations for new products.
  
• Assist in sending and tracking Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers based on customer specifications.
  
• Help in analysing supplier quotations.
  
• Collaborate with team members to consolidate data and prepare cost summaries.
  
• Participate in tasks related to supplier onboarding (e.g., collecting RFI details, updating ERP systems).
  
• Maintain accurate records and assist in documentation updates.
  
• Contribute to ongoing initiatives to improve the efficiency of the quotation process.
  
• Deliver tasks within agreed timelines in a structured and organized manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering (or closely related discipline).
  
• Strong interest in supply chain and sourcing functions within the electronics industry.
  
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel (e.g., data entry, formatting, simple formulas).
  
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
  
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
  
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Learning Opportunities:

• Exposure to global sourcing practices and project quoting methods.
• Practical use of ERP systems and Excel for supply chain analysis.
• Development of communication and negotiation support skills.
• Understanding of the EMS industry

We offer:

• Opportunity to Grow Your Communication Skills and Interpersonal Skills to the next level
• Practical Exposure.
• Mentorship And Guidance from Experienced Professionals.
• Stipend + Other Perks