Manager, Contract Management Gripen

SAAB AKTIEBOLAG

Saab is a place where teamwork makes things fly. Literally. Join us and experience our supportive and friendly workplace. Your Role Join Gripen Sales and play a crucial role in our Gripen campaigns and sales efforts! With wings, we keep people and societies safe - and you will be at the heart of what comes next. Your role is to be a key leader and coordinator who drives our marketing and sales efforts to secure new Gripen business. You will lead the development of customer offers, business commitments and work closely with the Gripen marketing organization and campaign directors, both internally and externally. You will lead cross-functional teams drawn from the wider Gripen organization as well as other parts of Saab. Gripen opportunities are often substantial in scale, and the overall complexity associated with each prospect can be very high. This makes the role demanding, but also highly engaging and exciting. Key responsibilities include: The person acting in this role has the following overall responsibilities: Develop and drive winning capture strategies in close collaboration with the Gripen marketing organization. Produce competitive customer offers aligning with customer need and expectations and Saab internal requirements and objectives. Build trust and maintain good relationships with customers, government representatives, authorities and other important stakeholders. Enable and ensure strong internal collaboration, alignment and commitment. A central role in negotiations, signing, and handover activities. Manage budget together with the Campaign Director. Your Profile We are looking for a skilled professional with a background in sales, business development, contract management or other relevant business experience. You possess strong leadership, collaboration, relationship-building, and communication capabilities. A relevant university degree is expected, and personal qualities will be given significant consideration. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Good business acumen, judgment and a solid understanding of major industry operations. Proven ability to build trust, credibility, and long-term relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. You need self-motivation, persistence, and the ability to manage cross-functional work in complex organizations. Strong ethical compass and naturally act in line with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Experience from large-scale project management and negotiation as well as marketing and presentation skills. Proposal and contract preparation experience. Knowledge in areas such as development, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, commercial, sales, and marketing. Proficient English writing and communication skills. A curious and can-do attitude with strong personal drive and sense of personal accountability. Experience from working with Gripen is meriting. We recognize that successful candidates may bring different combinations of skills and experience. If you believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. We value diverse perspectives and experiences. You are expected to be able to work in Linköping as your primary workplace but national and international travelling will be frequent. The position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the positions might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. Please note that due to the current holiday period, feedback on your application may be delayed.

SAAB AKTIEBOLAG

Saab is a place where teamwork makes things fly. Literally. Join us and experience our supportive and friendly workplace. Your Role Join Gripen Sales and play a crucial role in our Gripen campaigns and sales efforts! With wings, we keep people and societies safe - and you will be at the heart of what comes next. Your role is to be a key leader and coordinator who drives our marketing and sales efforts to secure new Gripen business. You will lead the development of customer offers, business commitments and work closely with the Gripen marketing organization and campaign directors, both internally and externally. You will lead cross-functional teams drawn from the wider Gripen organization as well as other parts of Saab. Gripen opportunities are often substantial in scale, and the overall complexity associated with each prospect can be very high. This makes the role demanding, but also highly engaging and exciting. Key responsibilities include: The person acting in this role has the following overall responsibilities: Develop and drive winning capture strategies in close collaboration with the Gripen marketing organization. Produce competitive customer offers aligning with customer need and expectations and Saab internal requirements and objectives. Build trust and maintain good relationships with customers, government representatives, authorities and other important stakeholders. Enable and ensure strong internal collaboration, alignment and commitment. A central role in negotiations, signing, and handover activities. Manage budget together with the Campaign Director. Your Profile We are looking for a skilled professional with a background in sales, business development, contract management or other relevant business experience. You possess strong leadership, collaboration, relationship-building, and communication capabilities. A relevant university degree is expected, and personal qualities will be given significant consideration. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Good business acumen, judgment and a solid understanding of major industry operations. Proven ability to build trust, credibility, and long-term relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. You need self-motivation, persistence, and the ability to manage cross-functional work in complex organizations. Strong ethical compass and naturally act in line with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Experience from large-scale project management and negotiation as well as marketing and presentation skills. Proposal and contract preparation experience. Knowledge in areas such as development, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, commercial, sales, and marketing. Proficient English writing and communication skills. A curious and can-do attitude with strong personal drive and sense of personal accountability. Experience from working with Gripen is meriting. We recognize that successful candidates may bring different combinations of skills and experience. If you believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. We value diverse perspectives and experiences. You are expected to be able to work in Linköping as your primary workplace but national and international travelling will be frequent. The position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the positions might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. Please note that due to the current holiday period, feedback on your application may be delayed.

Toyota Material Handling Europe AB

At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we create the technology that keeps the world moving. We are over 13,500 colleagues passionate about supporting companies of all sizes with todays and tomorrow's material handling challenges. Because we know that our business and our industry are essential and sometimes even critical for them, for daily life and society at large. In our respective headquarters in Mjölby, Sweden, Willebroek, Belgium, in our Sales companies across Europe or in our factories in France, Italy and Sweden, you can be part of an extraordinary journey. And together, we will Move the world towards easy and sustainable. The Position We are now looking for a Buyer to join our Corporate Purchasing. You will join the team that works with after market activities toward Toyota Material Handling Europe Logistics In this role you will set up plans for performing negotiations and create RFQs with full cost lifecycle in mind, moving in an international context. This is a great role for you who are at the beginning of you career or recently graduated. In this role it is necessary that you have a willingness to be able to travel. In this role you will report to Carl Boman Danevad, Manager Purchasing Operations TMHEL Your Responsibility Contribute to the development and optimization of procurement processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement (Kaizen) Mainly operate across operational activities with some tactical & strategical purchasing initiatives Own and manage the commercial performance for assigned purchasing activities, including cost, quality, and supplier performance Drive cost reduction initiatives and support business objectives through effective sourcing and supplier collaboration Negotiate, establish, and maintain supplier contracts, ensuring all agreements are aligned with company policies and properly documented Build and develop long-term, sustainable supplier relationships that meet both corporate requirements and stakeholder needs Ensure alignment between purchasing activities and internal stakeholders across functions such as order management, parts service support, warehouse and quality Proactively identify risks and opportunities within the supply base and take appropriate actions to secure supply continuity. Your profile 1-2 years of experience in a Buyer / Junior Buyer or similar procurement role, preferably within a corporate environment Proven ability to support and conduct supplier negotiations, contributing to commercially advantageous terms and conditions Experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing supplier agreements in line with company policies Strong understanding of compliance requirements and ability to ensure adherence to internal processes and external regulations Technical understanding or interest is considered a strong advantage, especially in industrial or manufacturing environments Experience working with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA is highly meritorious - with the willingness to learn and develop within this area MS Office skills e.g. Excel, Power Point or ability to acquire these skills in an easy way Structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Our Offer At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we're not just a global leader in a fast-paced industry - we are a team that values collaboration, growth and making a real impact for our customers. In our dynamic, diverse and international environment, we offer a workplace where you can truly thrive and bring your ideas to life. This position is based in Mjölby, Sweden with remote work options available up to two days a week. We're committed to supporting you with an attractive benefits package, including a yearly bonus and flexible work arrangements that allow you to balance your personal and professional life. With clear goals and direction from senior leadership, you'll also find abundant opportunities for career growth and development within the company. Our organisational support ensures that you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while pursuing meaningful work that shapes the future of our industry. At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we believe in continuous learning and provide plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and take on exciting projects. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and we take pride in fostering a supportive, open environment where every voice is heard. Time for you to make a MOVE! Your application Please submit your application in English no later than August 19th, 2026. Applications only accepted through our recruitment system. We screen continuously, so do not miss out and send in your application today! For more information about this position please contact; Carl Boman Danevad, Manager Purchasing Operations TMHEL, Carl.Danevad@toyota-industries.eu (available until July 12th) For more information about this position please contact; Victoria Östryd Söderlind, Recruitment Specialist; Victoria.ostrydsoderlind@toyota-industries.eu (available until July 3rd) During the Summer holiday period response to questions might be delayed. Interviews will take place in August/ September.