We’re looking for a Buyer - Procurement Electric Machines Team for a global automotive company in Gothenburg. Start is July 1st, 1 year limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.
Assignment description
We are looking for a Buyer to join the client's Procurement Electric Machines Team.
At Procurement, you will be part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services at the right cost, quality, and technology level is essential to the success of the business. Ultimately, it is about collaborating with people both inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for customers.
In this role, you will manage driveline components, including drive shafts and components for mechanical AWD systems, across procurement activities in the development, sourcing, industrialization, and running production phases.
You will work in a global cross-functional environment alongside buyers, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other key stakeholders. Together with suppliers and internal teams, you will develop an understanding of the product, market, supply base, and innovations to continuously increase value, including improvements in cost, quality, and sustainability.
By leading negotiations and building strong relationships with an international supplier base, you will contribute to continuous improvement of overall performance and competitiveness throughout the value chain.
Key Responsibilities
Drive cost management, identify cost-saving opportunities, and handle claim management
Lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects, including preparation, execution, analysis, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract management
Develop and implement category and supplier strategies
Create and maintain strong commercial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand products/services, market trends, supply base, and innovation opportunities
Conduct market analysis, prioritization, and identify optimal negotiation tactics
Challenge the status quo when needed and proactively work toward improved solutions with suppliers and stakeholders
Contribute to increased business value through improvements in cost, quality, and sustainability
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who is commercially driven, results-oriented, and proactive. You have a positive and energetic mindset and enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced and complex environment.
You are confident in leading your procurement area, building strong supplier relationships, and balancing both short-term priorities and long-term ambitions.
Experience in sourcing, procurement, and negotiations
Experience working with supplier management and contractual topics
Strong ability to drive fact-based negotiations
Experience working in an international business environment with global suppliers
A structured way of working with planning, prioritization, and goal achievement
Strong business acumen and the ability to navigate complexity and competing priorities
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
A team-oriented mindset with a positive approach to work
Qualifications
University degree or equivalent professional experience
Experience in procurement/sourcing is required
Automotive industry experience is an advantage, but not mandatory
This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is July 1st, 1 year limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.
Please submit your CV 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.