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Are you a business-driven buyer who thrives on supplier contacts, negotiations, and creating profitable deals? Do you want to work in a company where you can take responsibility, influence outcomes, and develop within procurement? Then this might be the right opportunity for you.

We are currently looking for an Operational Buyer for an established company within trade and distribution. Here, you will become part of a dedicated procurement team where collaboration, business acumen, and personal responsibility are in focus. For the right candidate, there are excellent opportunities to grow into a Strategic Buyer role with greater responsibility for category development, supplier strategies, and long-term business relationships.

About the Role

As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for daily contact with suppliers and ensuring that the assortment, prices, and deliveries meet the company's needs. You work closely with sales, warehouse, and logistics to create efficient flows and good profitability.

The role is broad and varied, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility in negotiations, supplier development, and category work over time.

Responsibilities

As an Operational Buyer, you will have a central role in the business, responsible for ensuring a competitive assortment and efficient procurement flows. You work closely with suppliers and internal functions such as sales, warehouse, and logistics to ensure high delivery precision and good profitability.

In this role, you are responsible for the ongoing dialogue with suppliers regarding prices, assortment, and commercial terms. You follow market developments, analyze sales data, and identify business opportunities that strengthen the company's offering. Negotiations are a natural part of the job, so we are looking for someone who thrives in business dialogues and is motivated by creating value through good deals.

The role offers a broad contact area and great variety in daily tasks. You will have the opportunity to gradually take on greater responsibility in supplier development, negotiations, and category work.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience in operational purchasing or a similar procurement role
• Is proficient in systems and has experience with business systems, such as Business Central, SAP, or equivalent
• Has experience with supplier contacts and commercial discussions
• Thrives in a role with many contact points
• Has strong analytical skills and works in a structured manner
• Is business-minded and has an interest in negotiations and business development

Experience from grocery retail, the food industry, or other trading activities is an advantage.

Who are you?

To thrive and succeed in this role, we believe you are a person driven by doing business and creating results. You are proactive, curious, and have a natural engagement for purchasing and supplier relations. At the same time, you have a structured work approach and enjoy working with analysis, follow-up, and planning.

You are communicative and have an easy time building trusting relationships, both internally and externally. Since negotiations are an important part of the role, you feel comfortable in business dialogues and are willing to challenge when the situation requires it. You prepare well, argue objectively, and have the ability to drive issues forward in a professional manner.

We are looking for someone with a strong business drive who is motivated by finding improvements, identifying opportunities, and creating long-term value for the business. You thrive in an environment where you can take responsibility, make your own decisions, and contribute to the team's joint success.