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Do you want to take the next step in your purchasing career and work in a global environment where you can combine strategy, business acumen, and supplier development? We are now looking for a Senior Buyer for Direct Material for an exciting consulting assignment with a leading player in the industry and premium segment.

You will be an important part of an international procurement team with collaborations in both Europe and China. In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders such as R&D, Manufacturing & Logistics, and Strategy & Business – with the goal of ensuring high quality and the best possible business value.

This is an assignment for you who enjoy taking responsibility, driving business forward, and want to be part of creating the future powertrain solutions.

Your tasks will include, among others: - Drive and develop the purchasing work within base engine and related components - Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives - Be the first point of contact with suppliers - Conduct market analyses, benchmarking, and supplier evaluations - Work with strategic sourcing and negotiations - Ensure effective collaboration with internal customers and stakeholders - Manage orders, contracts, and commercial agreements - Develop and optimize the supplier base in the long term

Company presentation

Our client is an established and forward-looking industrial operation with an international presence and a strong position in the premium segment. Here, you will find a modern and developing work environment where innovation, quality, and business acumen are in focus. The organization operates globally and is characterized by close collaboration between technology, production, and purchasing.

Good to know

Assignment scope: Full-time, 100% Employment type: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters. Work model: On-site in Gothenburg (0% remote) Salary: According to agreement Start: 2026-03-01 End: 2027-12-31, with the possibility of extension Application deadline: We conduct ongoing selection In your application: Ensure that it is clearly stated that you are qualified according to the client's desired qualifications.

To be successful in this role, you need

• University degree in engineering, logistics, or economics

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing and/or engineering-related roles

• Experience in commercial negotiations

• Good understanding of contracts and legal aspects related to purchasing

• Strong business understanding and high integrity

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple parallel projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, spoken and written

• Experience in procurement/direct material is highly desirable

We offer

• Secure employment with collective agreements, insurance, and occupational pension

• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex (e.g., in health, leisure, transport, and healthcare)

• Flex pension and access to Lifeplan pension services

• Extra compensation during parental leave

• Occupational health services

• Long-term assignments and personal contact with your consultant manager

• Opportunity to build valuable experience, networks, and future development

Welcome with your application

We review applications on an ongoing basis. Since processes in the consulting world often move quickly, the position may be filled before the application deadline – so do not wait to submit your application!

You do not need to write a cover letter; instead, we ask you to answer the selection questions when applying.