Vacant job

Company: Zpark Energy Systems Location: Haparanda Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description In the role of Operational Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring an efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services. The role combines operational purchasing activities in daily work with a strategic focus on supplier management, contracts, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

You have a central responsibility within the group to develop and implement standardized routines and working methods within the purchasing function. In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including production, design/development, logistics, finance, and quality, you contribute to developing and implementing long-term purchasing and sourcing strategies that support the overall goals of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct purchasing of materials, components, and services in accordance with technical specifications, prices, delivery schedules, and contractual terms.

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal commercial terms.

• Establish and maintain long-term supplier relationships focusing on quality, delivery precision, and cost-effectiveness.

• Follow up on deliveries and proactively manage deviations regarding delivery, price, and quality.

• Collaborate closely with production, development, and finance for planning, forecasting, and optimizing purchasing needs.

• Prepare purchasing reports, track key performance indicators, and analyze cost trends as a basis for decision-making.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve purchasing routines, processes, and tools.

• Ensure that procurement work follows the company's policies, quality requirements, and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent knowledge through relevant work experience.

• Experience in strategic purchasing and sourcing.

• Documented experience in negotiation and management of supplier contracts.

• Experience working in business systems (ERP) for purchasing and inventory management.

• Strong analytical skills, including experience in data analysis and cost calculations.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with tight deadlines.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

How to apply: Submit your CV and cover letter via the form, and we will get back to you.