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Are you in the beginning of your procurement career and want to develop further? Here at Nynas you will have the opportunity to develop skills in category management while supporting the broader procurement function of the global organization. We are now looking for a person that thrives in a role that combines elements of procurement, support coordination, and category management.

About the Role

As a Procurement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting category management, supplier coordination, and sourcing strategy execution. You will assist in contract management, cost-saving initiatives, and procurement process improvements. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will help ensure smooth procurement operations and contribute to the organization’s strategic sourcing efforts.

This position is based at our Head Office in Stockholm, Sweden. For this position, you will be required to travel with short notice to our different sites, and therefore we believe working remotely and on the go comes naturally for you.

The role reports to the Procurement Compliance Manager within the Procurement function and involves cross-functional collaboration. This position requires strong coordination skills to support various procurement initiatives. In turn, we offer challenging tasks in a fun, highly creative, international environment that allows you to continuously learn new things, utilize all your skills, and grow both personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing category-specific sourcing strategies.
• Support analysis of spend data and market trends for assigned categories.
• Coordinate supplier relationships and performance evaluations.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of category-specific documentation and processes.
• Assist in contract negotiations and supplier management.
• Support internal stakeholders in utilizing procurement processes effectively.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Assist in managing category-specific projects and initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an analytical and proactive professional with strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. You should have a keen interest in procurement processes and category management, along with a detail-oriented approach to supplier coordination and sourcing strategies. We believe you preferably have a university degree within a relevant field. To succeed in this role, you have a natural drive for on-time delivery with a self-reliant attitude, including a high level of integrity. You like to work independently and handle tasks and problem-solving under time pressure.

Your Qualifications:

• 2-5 years’ work experience within the field of procurement, finance, or engineering.
• Experience in procurement, supplier management, or category coordination.
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze market trends and supplier performance.
• Familiar with procurement systems and contract management.
• Proficiency in business communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Used to working with general support applications, such as MS Office, database handling, and other relevant IT tools.
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

About Nynas

Advancing the transition to a sustainable society

Nynas is a specialty chemicals company producing high-performance bitumen and naphthenic solutions essential to infrastructure, electrification, and other industrial applications. Mainly focused on Europe, our products play a key role in supporting the shift towards a sustainable future. Through strategic partnerships and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, Nynas is making a positive impact on society and the environment.

Contact & Application

Selection is ongoing, and the role may be filled before the application deadline. For questions about the job, you can contact Procurement Compliance Manager Jan Byström, jan.bystrom@nynas.com