Vacant job

We are looking for a Senior Buyer for Powertrain Systems and Accessories for a global company in Gothenburg. Start date is June 8th, initially a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

Our company develops and produces world-class hybrid engines and transmissions. With factories on two continents – Sweden and China – we are a pioneering global supplier of propulsion technology, development services, and contract manufacturing. Our brand brings together over 9,000 dedicated and determined people who design, develop, and manufacture next-generation powertrain solutions for a global market.

Our company is part of a global leader in powertrain solutions. The Group has 19,000 employees, 17 plants, and 5 R&D centers across three continents. We partner with OEM customers around the world and offer innovative solutions that can cater to up to 80% of the growing hybrid and combustion powertrain market, enabling a faster transition toward cleaner mobility.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe that different perspectives and experiences make for a stronger, more innovative company.

We are now looking for a Senior Buyer within Powertrain Systems and Accessories. This is a developing and challenging area where you, together with a procurement team located in the EU and China, along with stakeholders such as R&D, Strategy & Business, Manufacturing & Logistics, will contribute to creating world-class powertrain solutions.

This role is critical for our company to remain a leader as a premium powertrain provider. Procurement (DM) is responsible for the procurement of all production materials for our Engine plants in the EU and in China. Our mission is to purchase direct material components for our plants in Europe and China with excellent quality at the best possible value. We collaborate in a global environment with major stakeholders such as R&D, SQM, Manufacturing Engineering, After Market, etc. We work together with our stakeholders to create and deliver supreme value together with our suppliers. Additionally, you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities outside your main areas of responsibility to broaden your personal skills and advance your development.

• Drive and develop purchasing work within base engines
• Responsible for identifying and implementing cost reductions
• Act as the first point of contact for suppliers
• Responsible for market benchmarks and supplier evaluations
• Strategic sourcing and negotiation
• Responsible for cooperation with internal customers
• Ordering and handling of agreements, etc.
• Responsible for developing and optimizing the supplier base.

To fit into this complex area, we are looking for a person who is commercial and result-driven. You are motivated and creative in finding new solutions and opportunities and dare to challenge the status quo. You are a strong team player who is honest, has high integrity, and actively works on self-development. You have the ability to handle parallel projects, enjoy challenges, and are focused on setting and reaching goals.

To succeed in this role, you have a Business or Technical University degree (or equivalent). You have experience from Commercial and/or Engineering work (2–5 years), including commercial negotiations and legal knowledge, have strong business acumen combined with high integrity, and can prioritize your own work and deliver on time. As the main supplier contact, you have excellent communication skills (written and oral).

This role requires fluency in English.

This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start date is June 8th, initially a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

Please submit your CV as soon as possible as we will review applications on an ongoing basis.

For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson, Recruiter at Incluso.