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This is a great opportunity to join a global company and be part of important work that supports science and research. Were looking for a Buyer to join our onsite team in Gothenburg. This is a fulltime temporary role until summer 2026perfect for someone who enjoys a handson active job and wants to grow their experience in purchasing.

What We Are Looking For

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; additional studies in business logistics or a related field are a plus.
• Previous experience in a purchasing supply chain or administrative support roleideally in a technical or scientific environment.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and navigate procurement systems.
• Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and a serviceminded approach.
• The ability to work proactively solve problems independently and stay calm under pressure.

In this fulltime role youll be responsible for:

• Managing endtoend purchasing activitiesfrom placing and tracking orders to handling deliveries returns and invoicing.
• Acting as a reliable point of contact for lab teams and internal stakeholders on all procurement matters.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible service pricing and delivery times.
• Using tools like Coupa and SharePoint daily to manage procurement workflows and maintain accurate records.
• Identifying opportunities for smarter purchasing and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensuring compliance with documentation standards internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to reporting forecasting and budget planning

How You Will Thrive and Make an Impact

In this essential role youll directly contribute to scientific progress by making sure researchers have timely access to the tools and materials they need. Heres how youll make a difference:

• Stay Close to the Action Be part of the daily rhythm of a highimpact scientific environment.
• Own the Process Take the lead on purchase orders and procurement activities that keep everything running.
• Grow with Us Develop your skills in purchasing supplier management and systems as part of a supportive forwardthinking team.
• Be a Problem Solver Help identify solutions streamline processes and drive improvements in how we work.

Even though this is a fixedterm role youll have a real opportunity to make an impact and gain valuable skills in a collaborative missiondriven setting.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state/province or local law.

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