Hungry for your next challenge?

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong drive, and a desire to develop and strengthen the commercial department at Geia Food. Welcome to submit your application.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Geia Food is a leading player in private label, grocery trade, and brand development in the Nordics. With a unique business model that combines local presence and international sourcing, they create value for customers and producers through innovation, quality, and high-quality logistics solutions. There is a pride in working with a passionate and dedicated team that drives success in close collaboration with colleagues at the Karlstad office and also in close cooperation with other offices in the Geia group. Geia Food Sweden's headquarters is based in Karlstad, consisting of 20 employees.

In the role of Purchaser, you will drive and develop the purchasing work within selected categories, contributing to shaping the assortment, business development, and profitability in close collaboration with the sales team. You will enter an environment where innovation, pace, and development are a natural part of everyday life, where you will have the opportunity to broaden your skills through varying categories and projects.

As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to participate in a two-year PSM program (Product Sourcing Manager) – a well-thought-out training program that provides you with the right tools to succeed and grow. Through the program, you will receive continuous coaching and support to develop in the commercial work at Geia group, where you work closely with both customers and suppliers.

You are offered

• To be part of a company certified as a Great Place to Work, read more here!
• A tailored training program to become a future key person in purchasing and commercial work
• An exciting growth journey - you will be part of an expanding and innovative company where you can make an impact!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for and develop selected categories within purchasing
• Negotiate and establish annual agreements with suppliers in Europe
• Participate in customer meetings and drive development together with the sales team
• Work on assortment and concept development in collaboration with the Nordic category team
• Ensure optimal flow of goods in collaboration with logistics

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

To succeed in the role, we see that you have strong analytical skills and good negotiation abilities. You thrive in a changing environment and have a proactive and structured approach to your work. As a person, you are social, curious, optimistic, and goal-oriented, contributing both energy and forward momentum to the team. In addition to personal qualities, we are looking for someone who:

• Has good experience in sales and/or purchasing within FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
• Has good knowledge of both Swedish and English, as both languages are used in daily work

It is an advantage if you have:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Relevant university education in international business, economics, purchasing, or similar

Additional Information

• Location: Karlstad, if you are applying from another location, we would like you to describe in your application how you plan to commute to the workplace
• Travel within the Nordics/Europe may occur

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will remove the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

Recruitment Process

1. Initial tests + phone interview with Academic Work
2. Interview with Academic Work
3. First interview with Geia Food
4. Reference check by Academic Work
5. Second interview with Geia Food
6. Signing an employment contract with Geia Food

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY

Read more about Geia Food and how they present themselves as an employer here!