Vacant job

Are you looking for a varied role where you make a difference every day? Here, you will work closely with both suppliers and the business, develop quickly, and build valuable experience in procurement within a dynamic and stimulating environment. Immediate start! Apply today, as we are conducting a rolling selection process.

About the Role

In this role, you will enjoy a dynamic and varied daily routine where you are a key person in keeping flows and collaborations running. You will maintain ongoing contact with suppliers via email and phone, acting as a vital link between various internal departments. You will handle delivery-related inquiries and ensure everything arrives as intended – while quickly and solution-orientedly addressing any deviations. The role also involves managing smaller orders from need to delivery, following up on price changes, and participating in dialogues with suppliers when conditions change. Additionally, you will work on administrative tasks related to procurement, such as invoice handling and corrections, giving you a holistic view of the procurement process.

To thrive in this role, you are someone who enjoys a varied day where the pace is sometimes high and no two days are alike. You are good at prioritizing, staying calm when much is happening at once, and seeing solutions where others see problems. You are communicative, enjoy many points of contact both internally and externally, and have a natural ability to build good relationships. At the same time, you are structured and meticulous, allowing you to keep order even when many parallel tasks are underway. We also believe you are curious and proactive, taking responsibility for your tasks, daring to ask questions, and driving the work forward. Above all, you have a positive attitude and contribute energy to the team.

You are offered:

• An opportunity to develop within an expanding and exciting company, where you can advance your career and role as a junior operational purchaser.
• A dedicated consultant manager who looks after your well-being and career development.

This is a consulting assignment where you will be employed by Academic Work and have the opportunity to work with one of our attractive partner companies. The assignment begins with a period of 3–6 months and offers excellent chances for extension, provided the collaboration works well for all parties. Here, you get a great opportunity to quickly enter an exciting environment while building valuable experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement flows and collaborations between suppliers and internal departments.
• Maintain ongoing contact with suppliers and handle delivery issues and deviations in a quick and solution-oriented manner.
• Be responsible for smaller orders from need to delivery, as well as follow-up on price changes and dialogue with suppliers.
• Perform administrative work related to procurement, such as invoice handling and corrections, giving you a broad understanding of the entire process.

We are looking for you who

• Have a relevant post-secondary education in economics or procurement.
• Have previous experience working in procurement.
• Can communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing, as these languages are used in daily work.
• Have good computer skills and good knowledge of the Office package, primarily Excel.
• Hold a B driver's license and have access to a car.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience working with business systems.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Live in Umeå.

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Determined.
• Organized.
• Responsible.

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply a rolling selection process and will remove the advertisement once enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is required. We do not use cover letters as a selection method and therefore they do not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.