Vacant job

Do you have experience in procurement and thrive in a role where you work closely with operations, suppliers, and production? We are now looking for a Buyer for a fixed-term assignment with an industrial company in the Umeå area from August to December.

About the assignment

As a Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring that materials, components, and services are available for operations on time, at the right quality, and at the best possible cost. This assignment addresses a temporary need during an intensive period and is ideal for someone who can quickly adapt to new tasks and contribute their expertise from day one.

You will work closely with production, warehousing, engineering, quality assurance, and suppliers to ensure efficient and well-functioning procurement processes.

Assignment details:

• Fixed-term assignment from August to December.
• Full-time position.
• Location in the Umeå region.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the procurement of materials, components, and services.
• Planning and placing orders based on operational needs and forecasts.
• Monitoring deliveries and ensuring delivery precision.
• Maintaining and developing good relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiating prices, terms, and contracts as needed.
• Handling discrepancies and contributing to efficient solutions in collaboration with internal functions.
• Working on improvements within procurement processes and routines.

We are looking for someone who

• Has post-secondary education in procurement, logistics, economics, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Has previous experience in procurement, preferably within industrial or manufacturing operations.
• Is self-motivated, structured, and solution-oriented.
• Has strong analytical skills and a business-minded approach.
• Is communicative and comfortable with many contact points, both internally and externally.
• Has good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Is comfortable with IT systems; experience with business management systems is a plus.

Application

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!