Vacant job

Do you have experience in tactical purchasing? Do you also have a background in grocery retail or a close connection to the food industry? Then this could be the assignment for you.

About the role

As a Tactical Purchaser, you will play a crucial role in the organization's purchasing processes. You will be responsible for the entire purchasing chain from item registration to supplier relationships and have a key role in driving negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Negotiating contracts and prices with suppliers to optimize purchasing costs and delivery terms
• Strategic and operational purchasing with a focus on inventory optimization and assortment development
• Item registration and master data maintenance in ERP systems
• Order management, order tracking, and ongoing supplier contacts
• Invoice management and ensuring correct payments
• Collaborating closely with strategic purchasers, inventory, and the finance department to maximize efficiency and cost savings

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in tactical purchasing, purchasing responsibility, or a similar role within grocery retail, the food industry, or wholesale
• Documented experience in negotiation and supplier collaboration
• Experience working with ERP and demand planning systems
• Strong analytical skills and accustomed to optimizing processes and costs
• High administrative ability and accustomed to working structured in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

About you

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Are a self-driven and business-oriented person with a strategic view of purchasing
• Have a strong negotiation ability and enjoy building long-term relationships with suppliers
• Are analytical and meticulous with a good understanding of cost drivers within the purchasing process
• Thrive in a dynamic and changing environment and can manage multiple parallel projects

Application

Does this sound like a role for you? Submit your application today! We handle applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

This is a consulting assignment that lasts for at least one year, starting immediately. The company is located in Haninge municipality.

If you have questions about the role, please contact [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!

Being a consultant at Hero – more than just an assignment

At Hero, you are never "just a consultant". You are an important part of our team – someone we trust, invest in, and build long-term relationships with. We believe in close dialogue, fair conditions, and development that feels real.

When you work with us, you gain security, freedom, and access to some of the most exciting assignments in the Stockholm area. But equally important: you get a partner who sees you, follows up, celebrates successes, and stands by you all the way.

We place great importance on matching the right person to the right assignment – not just based on competence, but also values, motivations, and personality. Because when it clicks, that’s when the magic happens.

Welcome to Hero!