Vacant job

Thorlabs is now looking to strengthen its operations with a technical buyer for our team in Mölndal.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a technical buyer, you will become part of our purchasing team, consisting of four experienced colleagues who together are responsible for ensuring an efficient and high-quality supply chain. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments to understand the business needs and ensure the purchase of high-quality mechanical components according to specific drawings and requirements.

Your main tasks will include managing new and existing contracts, conducting purchases, and following up on deliveries and quality requirements. The position also involves identifying and evaluating suppliers, both within Sweden and internationally. In this role, you will face challenges that require quick and well-founded decisions, either independently or in collaboration with colleagues, to handle material shortages or changes.

In addition, the position entails active engagement in continuously developing and improving our purchasing processes and routines to optimize operations and meet our customers' needs.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with an education in engineering, supply chain, or a related field. You have at least three years of experience in technical purchasing, with a particular focus on mechanics, and you are accustomed to working in a business-oriented environment. Your technical expertise and interest make you well acquainted with drawing-specific components, CAD drawings, and technical documentation.

To succeed in this role, fluent knowledge of both Swedish and English is required, both spoken and written. You also have strong computer skills, with particularly good knowledge of Excel and the Office suite. Experience with ERP systems, especially Microsoft D365, is an advantage.

As a technical buyer, you will have many internal and external contacts, which places high demands on your communication skills and your ability to build and maintain relationships.

You have a good ability to independently plan and prioritize in a structured way to achieve the best possible results. You are proactive, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that contribute to the development of the business.

ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT

At Thorlabs, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and close-knit team in an international environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities. We take pride in offering a secure and long-term employment with technically exciting products and great opportunities for personal development and significant responsibility. The work is primarily conducted on-site in our facilities, where we collaborate and support each other to achieve our common goals.

Our bright and modern facilities in Mölndal create a pleasant working environment where we care about both performance and well-being. We offer flexible working hours that make it easier to balance work and leisure, occupational pension for your long-term security, wellness grants that encourage good health, and health insurance that provides you with extra security if needed. We are also connected to a collective agreement, which means you will receive good conditions and fair benefits.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Thorlabs Sweden AB is part of an international group with over 2,500 employees globally. With a product catalog that includes more than 20,000 items, we are one of the leading suppliers of photonics products for research and development. The group conducts, in addition to sales operations, also development and production at several locations in the USA, Europe, and Asia.

Thorlabs Sweden was established in 2004 and currently has over 80 employees in our facilities in Mölndal. With a modern cleanroom and advanced testing capabilities, the operation is particularly well-suited for the manufacturing and verification of high-tech optical systems. In addition to the development and production of optical components and instruments, Thorlabs Sweden is responsible for technical support of the group's products and for sales operations in Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Poland.