Vacant job

About the position

We are looking for a dedicated Operational Buyer to join our team at the Mullsjö plant.

The Operational Buyer is primarily responsible for operational purchasing for the plant, covering all materials and services needed to support daily production.

In addition, the role manages a broad variety of categories within the Drive Control Systems business area.

This setup ensures stable supply, competitive pricing, and strong coordination between the plant, suppliers, and project teams.

Responsibilities

Primary operational purchasing responsibility - securing all purchasing needs for the plant, within the Drive Control Systems business area.

Price and contract negotiations with suppliers - manage spend within categories. Leading improvement projects from a commercial perspective.

Connection point with project purchasing and stakeholders. Secure bidder lists for new projects and support sourcing activities.

Risk management and ensure suppliers have the necessary documentation and qualifications in place. Annual negotiations with main suppliers and coordination with the broader purchasing community as well as stakeholders.

Understanding the raw material market and its impact on pricing, and securing commercially beneficial approaches from the company's perspective.

Visualization of exposure per raw material on part price.

Support the plant in securing production related to supplier issues (if needed). Act as the plant's (where located) contact interface for Purchasing topics.

Requirements

Relevant purchasing/procurement experience within the same or a similar position for a production plant.

Fluency in both English and Swedish, written and spoken, is required.

Strong communication and negotiation skills and a business mindset.

SAP or ERP experience.

Driving license and willingness to travel to meet suppliers.

What we offer

An international work environment with a high level of competence, with opportunities for development within the purchasing function.

A stable role within the plant.

Opportunity to build expertise - development of purchasing skills in operational buying, supplier management, and raw material categories.