Vacant job

We are looking for a strategic buyer for a long-term assignment with our client in the defense industry. This assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to strengthening Sweden's and our client's countries' defense capabilities – in an operation where technology, business, and societal benefit meet.

In this role, you will be a key person in one of Sweden's most technology-intensive industrial projects. You will work in an international environment with complex business deals where long-term thinking, structure, and business acumen are crucial.

PLEASE NOTE: Location Linköping

About the assignment

As a strategic buyer, you will be responsible for driving and developing commercial arrangements with suppliers – from strategy and contracts to follow-up and supplier development. You will closely collaborate with colleagues in production, development, marketing, and after-sales to ensure that purchasing solutions support both business goals and technical requirements.

Your main responsibilities include:

-Developing and implementing purchasing strategies within defined areas

-Negotiating commercial terms and drafting supplier agreements

-Leading and coordinating supplier teams in collaboration with other functions

-Establishing and further developing relationships with both new and existing suppliers

-Monitoring and analyzing supplier performance related to cost, lead time, quality, and delivery capability

-Driving initiatives and improvement work with structure and determination

Your profile

We are looking for someone with several years of experience working strategically in roles such as strategic buyer, purchaser, or project manager. You thrive in the intersection of business, technology, and operational development and have the ability to understand how purchasing strategies impact both profitability and technical results.

-Academic degree in economics or another relevant discipline

-3 years of experience in business-driven roles within strategic purchasing, procurement, or project management

-Strong negotiation skills in complex and international environments

-Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Meritorious

-Experience from the defense, aviation, or manufacturing industry

-Interest in technology and understanding of total cost perspective over the lifecycle

-Experience working in larger organizations with cross-functional collaboration