Arbetsbeskrivning

About the position

Perido is looking for a Buyer on behalf of our client – a well-known international company in the automotive industry. As a buyer, you will have full ownership of your business area and drive the purchasing process from strategy to implementation. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders and play a key role in creating business value through cost-efficient and sustainable solutions. The position is located in Gothenburg.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and develop purchasing strategies within your area of responsibility
• Negotiate with suppliers and ensure competitive agreements
• Manage multiple parallel projects and business cases
• Analyze and evaluate business cases from a holistic perspective
• Challenge suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive improvements
• Build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally
• Present business proposals and results in a clear and pedagogical manner

Your characteristics

We are looking for a commercially driven and results-oriented buyer who thrives in a global environment with many points of contact. This role is suited for someone who is structured, analytical, and confident in presenting and explaining complex business scenarios in a clear and pedagogical way. You enjoy collaborating in teams while also being comfortable independently driving and completing tasks, and you communicate clearly, building strong and trustful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

We look forward to reading your application. For this position, we only accept applications written in English.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Strong business acumen combined with high integrity
• Structured and goal-oriented with the ability to deliver results
• Creative and solution-oriented
• Experience working in an international environment
• Ability to see the bigger picture in complex business situations

Meritorious:

• Previous experience in purchasing within the automotive industry
• Experience in purchasing within the battery segment

Contract type and hours

Full-time consulting assignment until 2027-06-30. Start 2026-03-02.

Recruiter for this position:

Charlotte Crowley

[email protected]

Let us help you take the next step in your career

Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/

You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected]. Please always include the position reference number 35680 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.