Commodity Buyer at Axis

Global trends and supply shifts create constant waves in the electronics market. We are looking for the person who can not only ride these waves but master them, securing Axis's ability to deliver. Is that you?

Who is your future team?

Global Sourcing’s task is to create the best possible prerequisites for a competitive, reliable, and efficient supply chain. We make sure to have the most suitable suppliers and utilize them to achieve maximum contribution both commercially and technically. We are a team of skilled and dedicated professionals that are greatly contributing to our company's success!

What you'll do here as Commodity Buyer

Your task will be to ensure the best possible prerequisites for a flexible supply chain by making sure that Axis Electronics suppliers have the capacity and capability to meet current and future demands from Axis. You will play an important role in the execution of Axis Purchasing Strategy and relevant Commodity Strategies within the electronics area. You will work closely with Commodity Managers, Purchasers, and Component Engineers as well as the Axis product development organization.

Furthermore, you will:

• By analyzing and understanding component life cycles, component and supplier risks, cost drivers, and technology trends, affect Axis product development to ensure the best design from a producibility perspective with quality, availability, and cost in mind.
• Be responsible for conducting and executing 2nd source and 2nd design strategy on electronics components.
• Work in close cooperation with component suppliers and Axis contract manufacturers to secure the best prerequisites for a flexible supply chain.
• Be an escalation point for Axis purchasing department and contract manufacturers in case of challenges with material drive or supplier performance.
• Work in close cooperation with Commodity Managers, Purchasers, and EMS Fulfillment Planners on stock levels, mapping suppliers' current and future capacity, capability, and performance to avoid supply disturbances.
• Proactively work on minimizing future risks of disruptions that can affect our customers' satisfaction.
• Stay on top of market trends concerning availability, cost development, macro-economic factors, etc. to give important input to overall purchasing and commodity strategy and get the opportunity to affect and take important business decisions.
• Identify and address process improvements within the area of responsibility.

We'd love to hear that you have/are

We believe that you are a relationship builder who enjoys working together in a team. You are analytic, well-structured, and result-oriented with a keen interest in the business.

We'd love to hear that you have:

• A degree in Industrial Economy, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
• Experience and knowledge about electronic components including market dynamics.
• Basic technical knowledge about electronics components and their functionality.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing/sourcing experience from international companies.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Excellent skills in English, both orally and in writing.

It is extra meriting if you also have:

• Experience of working in ERP systems.
• Knowledge about business culture in different parts of the world.
• Experience from Electronics Supply Chain.

What Axis has to offer

As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You'll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work-life balance.

Our Lund HQ Campus, including the impressive Grenden building, offers a dynamic environment with spaces crafted to encourage collaboration, whether through informal "fika" chats, formal meetings, or after-hours activities. Check it out: Axis HQ

To learn more about Axis, our innovative products, solutions, and vibrant company culture, explore:

• Life at Axis blog (https://www.axis.com/en/life-at-axis)
• Engineering at Axis blog (https://www.axis.com/en/engineering-at-axis)
• Innovation at Axis (https://www.axis.com/en/innovation-at-axis)

Ready to Act?

Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications.

We go through applications continuously so don't wait - send in your application today!

In case of questions, please reach out to recruiting manager Sourcing Manager, Jimmi Johansson at +46 46 272 1800.