Vacant job

ValueOne is looking for an Operational Purchaser for a consulting assignment with one of our clients in the manufacturing industry in Ludvika. The assignment starts immediately and lasts until April 2026 with the possibility of extension.

ValueOne specializes in Supply Chain Management - purchasing and logistics. We offer our clients services in three business areas: leasing and recruitment support within our specialist area, as well as business development of the company's function for Supply Chain regarding strategy, model, method, process, organization, and competence.

We can offer a variety of assignments at all levels within Supply Chain Management. As a consultant at ValueOne, you will be part of a professional and dynamic team consisting of the leading consultants in purchasing and logistics. If you choose to join our team, you will be offered:

• Market-based salary, which you can influence
• Occupational pension
• Sick leave and health insurance
• Wellness allowance
• Personal coaching and career counseling
• Networking events with competent colleagues and Supply Chain professionals through recurring events and lectures
• Competence development through world-leading individualized training and courses in Supply Chain thanks to our partnership with CIPS (www.cips.org (http://www.cips.org))

About the role
As an operational purchaser, you are responsible for ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time to support efficient production. The role is central to the organization and plays a crucial role in ensuring that production runs smoothly and that deliveries to customers occur as planned.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage material signals, planning proposals, purchase orders, cancellations, and follow-up on receipts and order confirmations.
• Plan material flows and communicate with suppliers regarding delivery times, capacity, and deviations.
• Participate in inventories, stock adjustments, and be responsible for handling freight invoices.
• Manage safety stock, lead times, order intervals, and safety time.
• Work on phasing out obsolete items, reducing inventory and capital binding, and managing contract purchases and materials for testing/re-inspection.
• Actively contribute to improvements in purchasing and inventory management.

Experience and competence
We are looking for someone with experience in operational purchasing within the manufacturing industry. You have good knowledge of Excel and are used to working in business systems. You communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written, and it is an advantage if you also speak Swedish fluently. It is beneficial if you have a YH education or post-secondary education in logistics or purchasing. Knowledge of the SAP business system and previous experience in the manufacturing industry is also considered an advantage.

As a person, you are structured and work systematically with a good ability to prioritize. You are a team player who communicates well and collaborates effectively with both internal and external parties.

Application
You can submit your application and CV via our website: http://valueone.se/aktuella-jobb/ (http://valueone.se/aktuella-jobb/). We handle applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. If you have questions about the assignment, you are welcome to contact Emmy Aho at phone 076 513 40 22 or 010 332 29 20.