Operational Buyer

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.