Vacant job

Job Description

We are now looking for a Category Buyer within Direct Materials on behalf of our client – an exciting player in the industry. This role has a strong focus on the category of General Industrial Supplies. What sets you apart is your deep understanding of the wholesale market; you know how they operate, understand their products, and can navigate their processes.

You will enter an environment where initiative is encouraged and where you are expected to deliver results from the start. Here you will have the chance to work in a team that values energy, collaboration, and a solution-oriented approach.

Location: Stockholm, but some travel is included in the position.

Assignment length: Full-time, immediate start until 31.08.2026.

Employer: Randstad AB

As a consultant at Randstad, you are employed by us and work at one of our clients. You have the same benefits at Randstad as with other employers with collective agreements and benefits such as wellness grants, occupational health services, insurance, and discounts on gym memberships. The position may involve many contacts, and it is important that you have good collaboration skills. At Randstad, we strive to offer you career opportunities so that you can develop your skills and build a well-rounded CV. If you are looking for an employer that offers varied assignments and new networks, you will thrive with us.

Recruitment will be ongoing, and positions may be filled before the application deadline. If this position fits you like a glove, apply today!

Responsibilities

As a Category Buyer, you act as the link between internal stakeholders and external suppliers/wholesalers. Your task is to ensure that the flow for General Industrial Supplies is as efficient and cost-effective as possible.

Your main tasks:

• Implementation of framework agreements: Lead the work of implementing framework agreements with Scandinavian distributors/wholesalers by matching internal needs with suppliers' capacity.
• Management of purchasing needs: Responsible for and manage incoming purchasing requests within the category.
• System integration and catalogs: Coordinate suppliers' implementation of catalog-based solutions directly into the client's ERP system.
• Follow-up and adoption: Ensure that the agreements and new working methods are actually used and adhered to in the organization.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong experience in the wholesale market: You have a very good understanding of major players and understand their business models and products.
• Experience in purchasing: You are used to managing suppliers in the Swedish market, focusing on Direct Materials.
• Understanding of agreements and standardization: You have solid knowledge of framework agreements and how to drive material standardization.
• Language and travel: You speak and write fluently in Swedish and English and have the ability to travel within Sweden every other week.
• Personal qualities: You are proactive, self-driven, and enjoy working towards deadlines under pressure.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Specific experience in the category of "General Industrial Supplies"

About the Company

Randstad

At Randstad, we know that everyone has a place in the labor market. With operations across the country and in all areas of expertise, we help people find jobs that feel good, where they can grow, develop, and reach their full potential.

With nearly 600,000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is a world leader in HR services, aiming to become the world's leading and most appreciated partner in the labor market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today's technology, we help individuals and companies achieve their full potential. We call it Human Forward.