Full-Time
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Nikkiso
Industrial pumps and medical hemodialysis devices
Compensation Overview
$70.8k - $125.4k/yr
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
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- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related technical area or equivalent work experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good supplier and vendor relationships
- Expertise in problem-solving working with internal and external teams
- Ability to lead/co-lead projects in cross functional teams to drive strategic sourcing in a global environment
- Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Proficient in MS Office, Excel with excellent communications skills
- Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal skills - verbal and written communication, self-starter, positive make-it-happen attitude, team player
- This role is primarily responsible for strategic and tactical global sourcing for goods and services required for the CEIG Executive Leadership members and on behalf of the Business units when required
- Responsible for supporting and co-leading the procurement strategies for different goods and services with the support of the Executive Vice President of Operations
- Responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships and developing a structured supplier management plan
- Responsible to ensure purchased materials meet quality, delivery, and cost targets
- Monitor supplier performance to assure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve quality and delivery
- Responsible for monitoring inventory levels to ensure that adequate supplies of products are always available
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and commodities to ensure ongoing supply and appropriate pricing are met
- Manage capabilities of existing and future supply base to ensure they meet the needs of our business
- Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities
- Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies between the Business Units where possible
- This role might require working with different sites within Nikkiso to identify opportunities to standardize and improve supply chain strategies and promote best practices across the business
- Perform other duties as assigned
Nikkiso operates in two main areas: Industrial and Medical. In Industrial, it designs and manufactures high-performance pumps and related systems for energy, oil and gas, chemical plants, and hospitals, and it supplies carbon fiber-reinforced plastic components (like cascade thrust reversers) for commercial aircraft, showing its strength in advanced materials and precision engineering. In Medical, it makes medical devices focused on hemodialysis and blood purification used in hospitals and clinics to treat kidney failure and acute conditions. The company earns revenue from selling specialized equipment and providing maintenance and support services. It differentiates itself through niche, highly engineered solutions and a strong emphasis on quality, with a track record across energy, aerospace, and healthcare markets. Its goal is to improve product reliability and patient quality of life by delivering dependable equipment and service worldwide.
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Headquarters
Valletta, Malta
Founded
1995
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nikkiso secured 29 pumps contract for Germany's Stade LNG terminal operational in 2029.
- Nikkiso acquired Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH in February 2023, boosting European hydrogen production.
- Nikkiso launched MSPP 210 pump in 2026, saving customers $30,000 yearly in energy costs.
What critics are saying
- Fresenius Medical Care's 35% dialysis share erodes Nikkiso's China sales in 2024.
- Boeing 737 MAX halt cuts Nikkiso CFRP demand by 20-30% within 3-6 months.
- EU CBAM tariffs raise Nikkiso's CFRP costs by 12-18%, losing Airbus contracts in 6-12 months.
What makes Nikkiso unique
- Nikkiso specializes in high-performance pumps for LNG and ammonia in energy transition projects.
- Nikkiso manufactures CFRP thrust reversers for commercial aircraft aerospace applications.
- Nikkiso leads in hemodialysis and blood purification medical devices globally.
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Nikkiso to provide pumps for Germany's largest land-based import terminal. Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has secured a contract to provide nearly 30 submerged motor pumps for Germany's largest land-based terminal for liquefied gases in Stade. Nikkiso CE&IG is providing both high-pressure and low-pressure pumps for the project, which is being built by Hanseatic Energy Hub and scheduled to be operational in 2029. The terminal includes Europe's two largest LNG tanks, each with a capacity of 240 000 m[3], and a total output capacity of 21.7 GWh/h - enough to power approximately 20 million homes. The initial phase will feature infrastructure for LNG, bio-LNG, and synthetic natural gas (SNG), while a future phase will include ammonia due to its role as a hydrogen carrier to support the transition to hydrogen as a fuel. Nikkiso CE&IG has been contracted by the lead EPC contractor, Tecnicas Reunidas, to provide 20 low-pressure and nine high-pressure pumps for the project, scheduled for delivery in 2026. Ole Skatka-Jensen, Regional Vice-President for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Nikkiso CE&IG, said: "Both Nikkiso CE&IG's presence and our contribution to major energy transition projects in Europe continues to grow. We have expertise in providing equipment and service support for LNG, as well as hydrogen and ammonia, and we are proud to be part of such an important project for Germany and Europe's move to these lower-carbon fuels." Tuesday 07 April 2026 14:00 The Export-Import Bank of the United States has approved an export credit insurance authorisation of more than US$2 billion supporting US LNG exports to Egypt. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):
Nikkiso launches pump with industry-leading safety and reliability for air separation market. TEMECULA, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has today announced the launch of its new multistage process pump (MSPP 210), designed to enhance safety and reduce downtime on air separation equipment. Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has announced the launch of its new multistage process pump (MSPP 210), designed to enhance safety and reduce downtime on air separation equipment. Share Nikkiso CE&IG's research has shown that thanks to new technology used across the pump, including unique lower-side suction, its customers could save more than $30,000 of energy savings every year in a typical application. Nikkiso CE&IG's new MSPP holds exclusive hydraulically-balanced impellers and balanced drum - this means it is capable of low, stable axial thrust across all speeds and flow ranges for reliable operation and greatly reducing the risk of vibration and subsequent damage to the pump. Its modular design also means that if servicing is ever required, this can be done quickly and efficiently without removing the entire unit, saving days on downtime and approximately $500,000 on operating expenditure. Prior to installation, the lower side suction of the pump also removes the need to build significant concrete foundations to accommodate the unit, leading to significant capital expenditure savings. The MSPP is tailor-made for handling oxygen, but its modular design also means the triple-labyrinth seal can be switched out to handle other gases with minimal disruption. Emile Bado, President of Nikkiso CE&IG's Pumps unit, said: "Our customers look to us to help them solve the challenges they face, and we have proven capability in bringing innovative products like this MSPP to market. "Safety is the priority for us and for our clients, so we take great pride in introducing a product which reduces the risk of damage and outages, all while reducing costs both in installation and in servicing the unit." About Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group The Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group is a leading provider of cryogenic equipment and solutions around the world, meeting the changing market demand for lower-carbon energy and industrial gases with innovative products and collaborative solutions. We fuel the future of the energy, transportation, marine, aerospace and industrial gas markets. The Group employs more than 1,800 people in 12 countries and is headed by Cryogenic Industries, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6376). To learn more about Nikkiso CE&IG visit NikkisoCEIG.com.
Nikkiso addresses growing ammonia-handling demand and launches next-generation pump at Gastech 2025.
Nikkiso expands operations in the U.S. to support its growing hydrogen business.