Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues of EUR 713 million and approximately 4291 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com

 

Operational Buyer

Location: 

Mullsjo, SE, 565 28

Country/Region:  SE

About the position

We are looking for a dedicated Operational Buyer to join our team at the Mullsjö plant.
The Operational Buyer is primarily responsible for operational purchasing for the plant, covering all materials and services needed to support daily production.
In addition, the role manages a broad variety of categories within the Drive Control Systems business area.
This setup ensures stable supply, competitive pricing, and strong coordination between the plant, suppliers, and project teams.

Responsibilities

Primary operational purchasing responsibility - securing all purchasing needs for the plant, within the Drive Control Systems business area.

Price and contract negotiations with supplier - manage spend within categories. Leading improvement projects from commercial perspective.

Connection point with project purchasing and stakeholders. Secure bidders list for new projects and support within sourcing activities.

Risk management and secure suppliers are having necessary documentation and qualification in place. Annual negotiations with main suppliers and coordination with the interfacing purchasing community as well as stakeholders.

Understanding raw material market and impact on pricing and secure commercially beneficial approach from company perspective.

Visualization of exposure per raw material on part price.

Support plant in securing production related to supplier issues (in case needed). Plant (where located) contact interface for Purchasing topics.

Requirements

Relevant purchasing/procurement experience within same or similar position for production plant.

Fluency in both English and Swedish, written and spoken, is required.

Strong communication and negotations skills and business mind-set. 

SAP or ERP experience.

Driving license and willingness to travel to meet suppliers.

What we offer

An international work environment with a high level of competence, opportunities for development within the purchasing function. 

Stable role within the plant.

Opportunity to build expertise - development of purchasing skills in operational buying, supplier management and raw-material categories.

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.

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

 

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


We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills

At Kongsberg Automotive, we believe that results and progress are driven by strong teamwork and powerful collaboration - between competent individuals with strong work ethics and a passion to make a difference. We offer a workplace built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams and borders.

If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are valued and your contribution matters, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of an exciting company with strong legacy and culture - that is part of shaping the future of the global automotive industry.

We look forward to hearing from you.


Keywords:  Automotive, purchasing
Application Id:  4201
Posting date::  Jun 9, 2026