Tactical Buyer in Trollhättan

Are you a structured and analytical person with experience in purchasing and an interest in working in a dynamic environment? We are now looking for a Tactical Buyer for a consulting assignment with one of our clients who wants to help develop our client's supply chain and ensure high quality in their purchasing processes.

About the role

As a tactical buyer, you have significant responsibility for your supplier base and work both operationally and strategically. You have many points of contact – internally and with suppliers worldwide. The role involves following established routines, handling urgent matters, and solving problems to create a disruption-free production. Together with your team, you drive continuous improvements and contribute to the success of the business.

Example of a workday

• Morning meeting with production to check delivery status and resolve any challenges.
• Manage delivery issues through cross-functional meetings and action plans.
• Participate in project meetings to understand product requirements and plan procurement of prototype hardware.
• Collaborate with strategic buyers to develop inquiries and procurement plans.

About the team

You will be part of a dedicated team of nine people responsible for purchasing and planning production materials in Trollhättan. We have a good collaborative climate and close contact with our strategic buyers at our headquarters.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a few years of experience in purchasing, preferably within a larger organization and with international suppliers.
• Has a university degree in engineering and/or economics.
• Is structured, analytical, and has good problem-solving skills.
• Enjoys building strong relationships and collaborating effectively.
• Is proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Has good knowledge of the Office suite, preferably Excel. Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Your responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and invoices.
• Optimize material availability and update material master in SAP.
• Plan and balance material and component procurement.
• Lead supplier meetings and follow up on supplier development.
• Prepare and conduct negotiations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies.

Contact information

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact the responsible recruiter: Marianne Johansson [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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We look forward to your application!