Senior Buyer - Strategic and Operational Procurement

We are looking for a Senior Buyer - Strategic and Operational Procurement for a global automotive company in Gothenburg. Start is ASAP, 14 months limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

Assignment description We are looking for a consultant with solid experience from Strategic and Operational procurement who can quickly contribute in an established organization.  The Visibility team is part of Global Procurement and is responsible for sourcing and supplier management of components within Exterior Lighting, Mirrors, Washer and Wiper systems. The role is focused on the Lighting scope and involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers in a global environment.  The position is located in Gothenburg and is part of an experienced procurement organization working cross‑functionally with R&D, Quality, Finance and Logistics.  What you’ll do: In this consultant assignment, you will support the Visibility team with senior procurement competence and take responsibility for defined sourcing and supplier management activities.  Your responsibilities include:

Driving and supporting sourcing activities within the Visibility TopHat scope

Leading commercial negotiations and Supplier cost performance within agreed mandates

Managing supplier performance, cost development and risk topics

Acting as the procurement interface towards R&D and project teams

Contributing to procurement processes, governance and continuous improvement

Working in accordance with the company's purchasing processes and ways of working

Requirements:

Several years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably within automotive or industrial environments

Strong commercial understanding and negotiation experience

Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering and project organizations

A structured, analytical and pragmatic approach

Ability to work independently within a time‑limited assignment

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Personal attributes:

Professional and reliable

Solution‑oriented and delivery focused

Comfortable working in a dynamic, international setting where the pace is high

This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is ASAP, 14 months limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis.

For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson recruiter at Incluso.