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Strategic Buyer for the Defense Industry in Malmö
Friday Väst ABSkåne län, Malmö
Previous experience is desired
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We are looking for a strategic buyer for an exciting project within the defense sector, located in Malmö. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work both strategically and operationally with procurement and supplier collaborations, while traveling within Sweden and Northern Europe to visit suppliers and production facilities. If you want to contribute to a dynamic and technologically advanced environment, where you can combine office work with practical work in the field, this is the right role for you. Apply today – we apply rolling selection!
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Friday is looking for a junior strategic buyer on behalf of a client in the defense industry. In this role, you will work with contract procurement, supplier contacts, and purchases related to production environments. The role involves some travel, primarily within Sweden and Northern Europe. You will have the opportunity to plan your trips and visits to ensure that suppliers meet our requirements.
Examples of tasks:
- Assist in procurements and contract negotiations with suppliers both locally and internationally.
- Conduct supplier visits to follow up on quality and capacity requirements.
- Support the development of strategies for purchasing components and products for surface combatants.
- Contribute to ensuring that supplier collaborations align with business goals and project requirements.
- Plan and execute trips to suppliers and shipyards to build long-term relationships.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO:
We are looking for a driven person who wants to develop within strategic purchasing. If you have experience from the production industry, it is an advantage, but the most important thing is that you are eager to learn and take on significant responsibility. To succeed in the role, you should:
- Have a university degree in supply chain, economics, engineering, or similar. Relevant work experience can replace formal education.
- Have experience in strategic purchasing, preferably from the engineering industry.
- Have experience in supplier negotiations and contract procurement.
- Enjoy being in the field and have a desire to combine office work with practical work at suppliers and production facilities.
- Have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
- Be a team player ready to build strong supplier relationships and manage contract negotiations.
We are looking for someone who is structured and meticulous, but also curious and interested in developing in a production-oriented environment. Previous experience, e.g., from summer jobs in purchasing or relevant fields, is an advantage.
The position requires you to undergo and be approved according to the applicable security protection regulations. For the position, our client has requirements for security classification, which may entail requirements for certain citizenship.
OTHER INFO:
- Scope: Full-time, long-term.
- Start: Immediately, considering notice period.
- Location: Malmö.
- Recruitment Responsible: Gabriella Bergström, gabriella@friday.se.
ABOUT FRIDAY:
By being a partner to both our candidates and clients, we strive to find the best match. We do this by getting to know our clients and candidates for real! Of course, we ensure that knowledge and experience requirements match, but above all, we emphasize a shared understanding of values and corporate culture that both parties value.
Our passion is to help people find the right role, workplace, and context within IT and technology. That’s why we founded Friday with the ambition to help you find the job that gives you that Friday feeling – every day!
We primarily target those who are at the beginning of their careers or studying at college/university in IT and Technology.
Our conviction is that people reach their full potential when they look forward to going to work every morning. “Friday – everyday”, how does that sound?
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