Procurement & Commercial Transformation Consultant

Perido AB

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for marketing, strategic sourcing, and international collaboration? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where commercial decisions shape customer experiences on a global scale? If you're looking for an opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, this could be the next step in your career. About the position Perido is looking for a Senior Purchaser within Global Marketing Procurement on behalf of one of our international clients in the automotive industry. Based in the office in Gothenburg, you'll become part of a global procurement organization that plays a key role in supporting the company's commercial transformation. In this position, you'll work closely with colleagues across marketing, finance, and business operations, leading strategic sourcing initiatives that strengthen both business performance and customer experience. The role offers broad responsibility, significant stakeholder exposure, and the opportunity to influence procurement strategies across several marketing-related categories in an international environment. Your daily tasks As a Senior Purchaser, you will take ownership of strategic sourcing projects across a broad portfolio of marketing-related services and products. Your responsibilities will include: Leading end-to-end sourcing projects, from market analysis and supplier selection to negotiation, contracting, and implementation Managing procurement within areas such as promotional merchandise, printed materials, translation services, retailer and internal training, and dealer support materials Developing and implementing supplier and category strategies that align with business objectives Building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple functions Identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency, quality, sustainability, and overall business value Monitoring market developments, industry trends, and innovations to support strategic decision-making Driving fact-based negotiations and ensuring commercially competitive agreements Collaborating with finance teams to align procurement activities with budgets and financial targets Challenging established ways of working and contributing to continuous improvements within procurement processes Your characteristics We believe you're a commercially driven procurement professional who combines strong analytical skills with excellent relationship-building abilities. You enjoy navigating complex stakeholder environments, take initiative, and are confident leading strategic sourcing projects from start to finish. You have the ability to balance business needs with long-term supplier partnerships while identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. We look forward to reading your application! Qualifications: A university degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience At least 2–4 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably within marketing-related categories Solid knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier management, and contract negotiations Experience procuring services such as marketing, training, print, translation, or similar categories Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of cost models and value optimization Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to build successful supplier partnerships Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in an international organization Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to support business decisions An understanding of market trends, technologies, and supplier landscapes within marketing procurement Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at different organizational levels Fluency in English, both spoken and written Contract type and hours Full-time, consulting assignment until 2027-08-17. Start 2026-08-17. 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 fraga@perido.se. Please always include the position reference number 35906 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.

Baringa

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR GOVERNMENT PRACTICE ARE LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS AND SENIOR CONSULTANTS TO JOIN OUR HOME AFFAIRS TEAM.    Following the continued growth of Baringa, we are excited to be building our Government Home Affairs practice and we are looking for amazing consultants who will thrive with us as we grow. We collaborate across the criminal justice system and champion the work of Arm’s Length Bodies, helping our clients realise diverse ambitions and better serve citizens throughout the UK. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with Policing, Defence, Justice and Home Office clients to deliver lasting change. The UK public sector faces major challenges over the coming years, as well as opportunities to drive the recently laid out missions. If you are excited about working alongside our clients to solve their challenges, then we could be what you are looking for. We are supporting the public sector’s most important programmes across Whitehall and the wider public sector, using our skills in Strategy and Business Cases, Project Delivery, Operational Delivery, DDaT and Government Commercial. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING   * Conducting structured analysis and modelling to assess the impact of new or proposed policies (e.g. in policing, immigration or justice reform), and translating insights into clear recommendations  * Supporting the development of robust business cases, funding submissions and options appraisals for new services or ways of working across government  * Contributing to the design of operating models, service blueprints and delivery approaches for new or evolving government functions  * Supporting the delivery of transformation programmes that improve citizen outcomes, public safety and operational resilience  * Analysing and improving front- and back-office processes in high-security and sensitive environments  * Working alongside client teams to embed change, track benefits and support sustainable implementation  * Contributing to digital, data and analytics initiatives (including AI-enabled solutions), working with specialists to solve complex data challenges and support evidence-led decision-making  * Bringing relevant best practice from industry and across government into client work  * Supporting commercial and procurement activities, including market engagement, option development and evaluation  As you progress, you will take on greater ownership for workstreams or discrete outputs, mentor junior colleagues, and build trusted relationships with client counterparts.     YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE    * Experience working in, or delivering projects for, government or public sector organisations, ideally within a professional services/consulting environment * A strong interest in, or experience with, one or more of the following domains: Policing (e.g, Police Forces and central bodies like NPCC/APCC, CoP or PDS), Defence (e.g. MoD, Front line commands and defence suppliers), Justice (e.g. MoJ, Prisons, Probation and associated organisations), Home Office  * Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyse data and information, and communicate clear, evidence-based insights  * Confidence working collaboratively with client teams and internal specialists in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments  * Curiosity and interest in technology, digital, data and/or AI, and how these can be applied to improve public services  * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences  * A genuine motivation to improve outcomes for citizens and public servants     WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com

Baringa

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR HOME AFFAIRS PRACTICE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED SENIOR MANAGERS TO JOIN THE TEAM.  We collaborate across the criminal justice system and champion the work of Arm’s Length Bodies, helping our clients realise diverse ambitions and better serve citizens throughout the UK. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with Policing, Defence, Justice and Home Office clients to deliver lasting change.  The UK public sector faces major challenges over the coming years, alongside significant opportunities to deliver against the government’s missions. If you are excited about working alongside our clients to solve complex problems and improve outcomes for citizens, we would love to hear from you.  We support some of the public sector’s most important programmes across Whitehall and the wider public sector, using our skills in Strategy and Business Cases, Project Delivery, Operational Delivery, DDaT and Government Commercial.    WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING As a Senior Manager in our Home Affairs team, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-impact work across policing, justice, defence and the Home Office. You will play a pivotal role shaping solutions, leading teams, and working closely with senior client stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes across critical government priorities.  You will typically lead workstreams or engagements, combining structured problem-solving with hands-on delivery. Alongside delivering impact for clients, you will contribute to developing our people, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the growth of our Home Affairs practice. You will lead the design and delivery of complex transformation and improvement work, typically owning workstreams or defined engagements. This may include:  * Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformation programmes that improve citizen outcomes, public safety and operational resilience  * Shaping and delivering business cases, funding strategies and investment decisions for major public sector initiatives  * Designing operating models, service blueprints and organisational solutions for new or transforming government functions  * Leading the assessment and implementation of policy, operational and service changes across policing, justice, defence and Home Office environments  * Establishing effective programme governance, performance tracking and risk management to ensure delivery confidence and measurable outcomes  * Building strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a day-to-day delivery lead and advisor  * Leading teams and clients through complex problem-solving, using data, digital and analytics (including AI-enabled approaches) to drive evidence-based decisions  * Driving sustainable implementation, embedding change and building client capability  * Contributing to commercial and procurement strategy, including market engagement, supplier strategy and complex sourcing activity    YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE    We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong delivery leadership, client impact and growth mindset, rather than a specific number of years’ experience.  * Proven experience leading the delivery of complex projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives  * Experience working with, or within, government or public sector organisations (particularly policing, defence, justice or Home Office)  * Strong track record of structuring and solving complex problems, translating analysis into practical, implementable solutions  * Experience leading teams and developing others in delivery-focused environments  * Ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and influence decision-making  * Experience operating within programme governance, managing risks, and driving delivery outcomes  * Strong communication and storytelling skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences  * Interest or experience in digital, data, analytics or AI-enabled transformation within public services  * Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot opportunities, shape work and contribute to proposals or growth activity   WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com