Indirect Buyer

About the position

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Indirect Buyer to support our products in production through managing supplier base and monitoring all operational supplier issues, in line with Group Purchasing & Category strategies.

The position is located in Mullsjö and will report to Global Category Manager with dotted line to Plant Manager in Mullsjö.

Responsibilities

In this position you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Manage indirect material supply base for defined plants/categories.
• Manage supplier issue handling in accordance with internal procedures.
• Consolidate plant/product area requirements and communicate within purchasing.
• Create and propose part/category budget and saving activities for assigned plant/category/business area/product area in cooperation with category buyer.
• Manage local suppliers and investigate potential suppliers for resourcing opportunities and lead or support implementation of Cost Reduction initiatives.
• Handle Purchasing administration in ERP, including managing P2P process
• IT purchasing tool rollout in plant ( JAGGEAR supplier platform )

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree desirable in relevant field.
• Purchasing knowledge and experience in Indirect Purchasing with technical background min.
• Knowledge of all aspects of procurement processes/tendering procedures.
• Ability to provide advice on specifications, and to take the lead on procurement aspects as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience in negotiating high value contracts.
• Ability to analyse RFQ responses and calculate best alternatives for KA based on lot & volume allocation to the best suppliers.
• Knowledge of sourcing process.
• Fluent in Swedish and English orally and written is a requirement.

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR. 

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.