Vacant job

Do you want to work in a central role where you ensure the availability of critical components in a global supply chain? We are now looking for an operational buyer with drive, structure, and a strong focus on delivery precision. Do you recognize yourself in a role where pace, collaboration, and improvement work are part of everyday life? Read more and apply below!

About the role

As an operational buyer, you play a key role in ensuring that the right materials are available on time for internal customers, primarily within manufacturing operations. The role exists to create stability, efficiency, and development in the supply chain through close collaboration with global suppliers and internal stakeholders. You work based on existing agreements, drive follow-ups, and handle deviations while actively developing your purchasing area and contributing to improvement work.

You drive the daily flow forward through structure, clear communication, and good prioritization skills. The work is varied, sometimes intense, and requires your commitment and flexibility.

Common tasks:

• Manage purchase orders and invoices
• Follow up on deliveries and ensure delivery precision
• Drive and lead supplier meetings
• Work with material planning, supplier development, and process improvement

Your profile

You are an outgoing and driven person who is motivated by creating structure and delivering results at a high pace. You have good collaboration skills and thrive in a role with many contact surfaces, where communication and problem-solving are central parts of everyday life. Furthermore, you are analytical, quality-conscious, and have the ability to quickly identify and handle deviations in a structured manner.

Requirements for the position:

• Post-secondary education in purchasing, logistics, or equivalent (e.g., economics/industrial economics)
• Experience working systematically with deliveries, follow-ups, and deviation management
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with root cause and consequence analysis
• Very good knowledge of English, both verbal and written

Meritorious is experience in operational purchasing work as well as good knowledge of SAP and Excel, especially within material and logistics flows.

About Jefferson Wells

Jefferson Wells is a consulting and recruitment company specialized in the competence supply of managers and specialists. Jefferson Wells' unique expertise and industry experience enable us to help businesses grow and offer long-term career development for our candidates. Jefferson Wells is present in about 50 locations in Sweden and in more than 50 countries worldwide, and is part of ManpowerGroup. With our extensive network, we can offer a multitude of exciting open positions.

Application

Does this sound like a mission for you? Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, so send in your application today! We do not accept applications via email. If you have questions about the assignment, you are warmly welcome to contact the responsible consulting manager.

We look forward to receiving your application!