Buyer – Direct Procurement
Buyer – Direct Procurement
We are looking for a driven Buyer to join a dynamic and innovative environment within the automotive industry. In this role, you will be responsible for direct material procurement, managing supplier relationships and driving sourcing strategies for components used in vehicle production.
You will play a key role in ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and supply security, while contributing to the development of competitive and sustainable supply chains.
What you will do
Develop and implement commodity and sourcing strategies for direct materials
Lead supplier sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery
Drive cost optimization initiatives and support target setting for your commodity
Handle supplier negotiations for new programs, engineering changes, and ongoing production
Ensure supplier capacity, risk management, and supply chain stability
Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to align sourcing decisions
Contribute to product development projects from a procurement perspective
Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation
Your profile
Minimum 3+ years of experience in direct procurement, preferably within the automotive industry
Degree in Purchasing, Engineering, Business, Economics, or similar
Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management
Strong understanding of automotive supply chains and production processes
Experience working in a cross-functional and international environment
Good technical understanding of automotive components or systems
Skills & tools
Strong analytical skills and experience working with cost breakdowns and sourcing data
Advanced user of Excel
Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, or similar
Fluent in English (written and spoken), Swedish is a plus
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Who you are
A self-driven and proactive professional with a strong business mindset
Structured and comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment
A strong communicator with the ability to build long-term supplier relationships
Results-oriented with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery
A collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally
High level of integrity and accountability
Why join?
This is an opportunity to take on a key role in direct procurement, working close to product development and production. You will have a direct impact on supplier strategy, cost competitiveness, and the success of future vehicle programs, in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Additional info:
We schedule interviews on a rolling basis so do not wait until end date.