Strategic Buyer at Saab

Do you want to make a real impact and difference? Here, you contribute to creating safety for people and communities. What you do matters!

Your Role

We at Saab's Business Area Aeronautics, Aviation Services unit, are now looking for a new colleague for the role of Strategic Buyer. You will be part of the team within the Sourcing & Supply area and specifically belong to the Aftermarket section located in Linköping. Currently, the Sourcing & Supply area in Linköping consists of about 60 people divided into four sections: Aftermarket, Projects, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality. The purchasing teams develop strategies and action plans for each supplier in collaboration with technical managers and project management.

As a Strategic Buyer within the Aftermarket section, you own the relationship with many of the largest suppliers in the aviation industry. By building and nurturing long-term relationships with our suppliers, you will help secure the lifecycle of our products. You are a key player and lead the internal purchasing teams to the most optimal decisions and actions to meet our commitments to customers regarding maintenance and upgrades of their aircraft.

The role is characterized by a high degree of personal responsibility and many points of contact - both internally and externally. You will have direct contact with parts of Saab's sales organization and our design organization, creating short decision-making paths and a strong sense of involvement. Our Sourcing & Supply area is in a strong growth phase, and we are constantly developing our working methods to meet an aftermarket that requires reliable and cost-conscious support. Therefore, you will belong to one of the most dynamic purchasing functions at Saab, where you will also be able to contribute to the development of our tools and methods.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who thrives in and has experience working in dynamic environments. As a person, you are goal-oriented, driven, and structured with a strong ability to deliver results according to set goals and timelines. You have an analytical mind and excellent communication skills. Furthermore, you are passionate about building and nurturing strong relationships and continuously maintaining your network. At the same time, you work equally comfortably and effectively independently as well as in a team. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

We also see that you have:

• A university degree in a relevant field or at least 3 years of experience in strategic purchasing in an international environment
• Documented experience in negotiations, contract writing, purchasing, sales, and/or logistics
• Very good knowledge of business English, both spoken and written

Does this sound interesting? Send your application today and let us build a successful and exciting future at Saab together!

The position requires you to undergo and be approved according to the applicable regulations for security protection. For positions where Saab has requirements for security classification, this may involve requirements for certain citizenship.

What You Will Be Part Of

Discover endless opportunities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your skills. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts.

Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to safety for people and communities. With 26,100 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aviation technology, weapons, command systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab has its headquarters in Sweden but operates globally, being part of many nations' defense capabilities. Read more about us here.

Please note that we work with ongoing selection, and the position may be filled before the application deadline has expired.