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Role: Strategic Buyer

Seniority Level: Senior

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Remote Work: Up to 25%

Assignment Period: 1 September 2025 – 16 July 2027

Application Deadline: 18 July 2025, 23: 59

Assignment Description

A senior-level Strategic Buyer is sought to support sourcing and procurement activities, primarily focused on aluminum and iron casting. The role involves independently managing sourcing responsibilities, supplier changes, market testing, and supporting new industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and cost-reduction programs
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• Develop and implement commodity strategies within the casting segment
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• Manage supplier relationships and define continuous improvement goals
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• Negotiate contracts and support supplier integration plans
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• Monitor market trends affecting availability and pricing of materials and services
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• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs
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• Possibly contribute to transformation projects such as digitalization or sustainability initiatives

Typical Tasks May Include:

• Independently managing complex projects and processes
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• Coaching and guiding junior procurement professionals
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• Solving advanced procurement challenges with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic purchasing or sourcing
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• Strong self-drive, proactiveness, and ability to work independently
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• Experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable
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• Fluent in both English and Swedish

Required Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and purchasing
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• Supplier management and contract negotiation
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• Market analysis and cost optimization
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• Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration