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Are you interested in purchasing and want to take the next step in your career? Do you have a degree in engineering or economics with a focus on purchasing and want to work in a global organization where you can grow? We are now looking for a Junior Strategic Buyer for a leading company in Västerås.

In this role, you will:

As a junior strategic buyer, you will drive purchasing and supplier base management activities within your category while developing and implementing a local purchasing strategy. You will monitor the supplier market and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and commercial aspects. The work involves leading commercial negotiations, managing price changes and supplier agreements, and being responsible for purchases related to the introduction of new products.

The role of junior strategic buyer also includes developing and implementing processes and policies for Supply Chain Management (SCM) in close collaboration with the global process improvement team. As a primary user of SCM's IS/IT applications, such as SAP Ariba, you will be an important contact person for system issues and support for other colleagues.

Requirements

Degree in engineering or economics with a focus on Supply Chain Management
Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Advanced skills in Excel

Preferred

Interest in technology
Knowledge of industrial goods and supplier markets in a global context
Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar systems is a plus

About you

To thrive in the role of junior strategic buyer, we see that you are analytical, communicative, and unpretentious. You have a strong drive, are independent but enjoy collaborating with colleagues and external parties. You have the potential to grow into larger roles and are positive with a willingness to contribute to the team's development.

About Framtiden

At Framtiden, we work with both staffing and recruitment. We want to make a difference in people's lives – by helping them find the right job and the right colleague. We specialize in recruiting the right talents for the right companies and have offices in seven locations in Sweden. For this position, you will initially be employed through us at Framtiden.