Vacant job

Do you want to work with market-leading suppliers in a complex and business-critical area where components have a major impact on the final product? This assignment offers a strategic role combining market analysis, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. Perhaps this could be your chance!

About the position

Perido is looking for a Buyer on behalf of our client – a well-known international company in the automotive industry. You will join the Raw Material & Steel Parts team, a part of the Platform organization with responsibility for all procurement-related activities within its scope. The position is located in Gothenburg.

Your daily tasks

The role covers both strategic and operational purchasing, with a clear focus on cold and hot stamped parts.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects and market tests
• Prepare, execute, and analyze negotiations and supplier selections
• Perform market analysis, prioritization, and define optimal negotiation tactics
• Manage sustainability aspects and contract management
• Handle purchasing activities related to current production
• Proactively challenge existing approaches and contribute to common, improved solutions together with stakeholders and suppliers

Your characteristics

To succeed in this role, you have a strong business mindset combined with high integrity and professionalism. You are performance-driven and proactive, with a positive and solution-oriented approach to your work. You enjoy collaborating in teams while also being comfortable independently driving and completing tasks, and you communicate clearly, building strong and trustful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

We look forward to reading your application!

Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably within purchasing or procurement
• Strong negotiation skills and solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in parallel
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Meritorious:

• Previous experience as a Buyer within a large, complex organization
• Experience within the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Experience working with raw materials and/or steel components

Contract type and hours

Full-time, consulting assignment until 2026-12-18. Start 2026-03-02.

Application

Please apply through our website at perido.se/lediga-jobb/. Simply click the "Apply" button in the job advertisement, fill in your details, and upload your CV. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as the selection process is ongoing. Please note that some details about the assignment and/or client company may have been deliberately disclosed in the advertisement. If your profile matches what the client is looking for and you are contacted by a recruiter, you will receive all the information you need.

You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still haven't found the answer you are looking for, you are most welcome to contact us at [email protected] and one of our Recruitment Communicators will answer you. Always enter the reference number 35650 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status.

About Perido

Why is our company named Perido? The name comes from the Latin word Peridoneus, which means 'well-matched'. Perido is a consulting and recruitment company specializing in the white-collar sector, dedicated to helping you take the next step in your career. Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. We have grown steadily since our founding in 2003 and now have over 1,500 employees across the country, including around fifty internal staff at our headquarters in Stockholm and Gothenburg. As a Perido consultant, you’ll play a key role in our organization, growing alongside us while strengthening our clients' businesses with your skills. Please visit our website www.perido.se for more information.