Vacant job

Do you want to work in a business where technology, commerce, and social benefit meet? On behalf of our client, we are now looking for a strategic buyer for a high-tech and international industrial environment with a focus on long-term supply capability and complex business.

Here you will have the opportunity to contribute to a business of great strategic importance, where purchasing plays a crucial role in ensuring long-term delivery capability and technical development.

This is a consulting assignment for you who want to take a strategic role in a business where purchasing is a central part of the business and where cooperation between technology, production, and the supplier chain is crucial for success.

About the assignment

As a strategic buyer, you are responsible for developing and driving business and purchasing strategies within technically advanced areas. The role involves overall responsibility throughout the entire commercial process – from strategy and supplier dialogue to negotiation, contracts, and follow-up.

You work closely with several parts of the business, such as development, production, project management, and aftermarket, in an environment characterized by long-term perspective, high quality requirements, and international cooperation.

The assignment includes among other things

• Develop and implement strategic purchasing and sourcing strategies
• Drive commercial dialogues and negotiations with suppliers
• Establish and manage contracts in complex and technology-intensive businesses
• Lead and coordinate supplier work in close collaboration with internal functions
• Follow up on supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and long-term capacity
• Contribute to the development of sustainable and robust supplier relationships
• Work strategically with total cost, risk, and supply security

We are looking for you who

Have experience of strategic and business-driven work within purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or contract management and thrive in an environment where technology and business go hand in hand.

You are used to working cross-functionally, have a structured approach, and are driven by creating long-term value in complex businesses.

Your Profile

• An academic degree in economics, technology, or other relevant focus
• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or similar business-driven roles
• Experience in negotiation and contract work in complex organizations
• Good understanding of business and strategic perspectives related to the supplier chain and total cost
• Very good communication skills in Swedish and English, both verbal and written

Meritorious

• Experience from technology-intensive industry, for example defense, aviation, manufacturing, or advanced production
• Experience of international supplier relationships
• Understanding of project-oriented businesses and complex supply chains