Experienced Buyer Wanted for Transportation Industry in Gothenburg

The Place AB

Västra Götalands län, Göteborg

~47 600 kr / per month ->
Fixed monthly, weekly, or hourly salary

Published 2025-03-15 6 months or longer Full time

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We are looking for an experienced buyer for an exciting opportunity with our client in the transportation industry, located in Göteborg. This is a full-time (40h/week) consultancy assignment with an initial duration of 6 months. Start immediately or as soon as possible!

Key Responsibilities

As a Buyer, you will be to manage a portfolio of requisitions that must be secured with best offer from the right suppliers. You will be working closely with the Sales team to support on fast and effective offering to customers by obtaining rapid and good proposals from suppliers. You will also make sure to apply the right procurement strategy to the specific commodity scope you need to deal with.

Lead the selection of suppliers, create contracts, and manage their execution.
Prepare and send requests for quotation and handle supplier negotiations.
Monitor project quality, cost, delivery, and timing to ensure contracts are followed.
Ensure on-time delivery and quality, especially during the project ramp-up phase.
Help develop commodity strategies and work with the Commodity Manager.
Build strong relationships with suppliers, track their performance, and drive improvements.
Proactively manage risks and solve supplier issues.
Focus on saving costs, meeting targets, and ensuring supplier compliance.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

0–5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement

Strong knowledge of contract management and legal considerations

Fluent in English, both oral and written

Personality

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives in dynamic environments. You should have a positive attitude, a strong drive for results, and the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures. A problem-solver who embraces challenges and is eager to contribute to the team’s success.

The Place – Where Happy Work Happens

Does this sound interesting, and do you still want to apply for the job? Great – if you secure the position, you also become a part of The Place! As an employee at The Place, you are offered a competence network, mentorship, and secure conditions. At The Place, you have a Worklife Partner interested in following and developing your work life over time.

Submit your application today, as the position may be filled before the application deadline.