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Do you want to work in a role where strategic purchasing is combined with project work in a technically advanced industrial environment? At JTEKT Column Systems, you will have a central position where you develop category strategies, drive project purchasing, and collaborate closely with engineering and production.

You will become part of a competent and engaged team with short decision-making paths, where purchasing has a clear impact on both business and product. This role suits you if you appreciate variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to the company's long-term development.

Responsibilities

Your main areas of responsibility include:

• Develop and implement strategic category plans.
• Drive project purchasing in close collaboration with internal project teams.
• Negotiate commercial terms and establish supplier agreements.
• Work systematically with supplier development and follow-up.
• Conduct cost analyses as well as follow-up and reporting in Excel.
• Ensure delivery security, quality, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in a combination of strategic and project-based work.
• An academic education in purchasing, engineering, or economics, or equivalent experience.
• Good negotiation skills and a business-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical ability and good knowledge of Excel.
• Very good communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Experience from the manufacturing or automotive industry is an advantage.

Personality

To succeed in the role, we see that you are/have:

• Analytical and structured.
• Solution-oriented and pragmatic.
• Collaborative and relationship-building.
• Independent with the ability to take initiative and drive work forward.

About the Company

JTEKT Column Systems AB is a system supplier that develops, produces, and sells adjustable steering columns, telescopic shafts, and valves to leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, and agricultural machinery in Europe. The company is the market leader for steering columns for heavy vehicles in Europe, a position achieved through successful product development and production. We currently have approximately 160 employees and a turnover of 45 MEUR. JTEKT Column Systems AB is part of the Japanese JTEKT Group, a global system supplier to the international automotive industry. We operate according to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. The location is Eskilstuna.

Our Offer

We are transitioning to the next generation of products and production; technologies, digitalization, automation, electrification, robotics, AI, Industry 4.0, standardization, commonalization, etc., and you will play a central role here.

In the role of Category Buyer, you are offered:

• A stable yet developing environment with a clear mandate.
• Short decision-making paths and close collaboration between functions.
• The opportunity to influence purchasing strategies and supplier structure.
• A long-term role in an international industrial company.

Application

We are collaborating with Addilon in this recruitment. Your application (CV and cover letter) should be submitted as soon as possible via the link below. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Background checks will be conducted on final candidate(s). Questions about the position are answered on weekdays between 9:00–10:00 at 010 207 43 20. Please note that we only accept applications via the link in the advertisement (no email) and will answer any questions during the specified phone hours.