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Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Overview

We are looking for a Senior Purchasing Project Manager.

What You Will Work On

• Manage and resolve select supply crisis cases impacting operations.
• Lead cross-functional crisis resolution activities involving Engineering, Operations, Brands, and Purchasing teams.
• Act as the primary interface with Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring close synchronization with responsible buyers and commodity teams.
• Escalate and collaborate with Tier N suppliers and Tier N management when required.
• Conduct daily supplier and cross-functional crisis pulse meetings to drive recovery actions.
• Maintain close coordination with Volume & Capacity Planning functions.
• Take rapid, action-oriented decisions to secure supply continuity under high-pressure situations.
• Report crisis status and recovery progress to senior and executive management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of crisis management processes and digital tools.
• Actively participate in developing and strengthening the Crisis Case Management function.

What You Bring

• University degree in Engineering/Technology and/or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within purchasing, supply chain, supplier management, or crisis management.
• Proven crisis management capability in complex and fast-moving environments.
• Strong supplier relationship experience (e.g., Buyer, SRM, Material Control, Supplier Quality).
• Solid data management and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in agile, high-pressure, and complex global environments.
• Creative and solution-oriented mindset when addressing unique crisis scenarios.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to report clearly to senior management.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Preferably a good understanding of the automotive business and global supply chain challenges.