Senior Buyer (Indirect)

International Automotive Components

Job Location:

Göteborg - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Procurement

Job Summary

As Senior Buyer Indirect you will lead sourcing strategies drive supplier performance and deliver strategic value. You will work cross-functionally to secure quality cost and delivery while building strong supplier partnerships that support our future growth.

Key Responsibilities

Executing sourcing strategy.

New supplier identification and introduction into the business.

Supplier sourcing and nomination approval in line with program or business requirements.

Negotiate execute and monitor contractual agreements with suppliers.

Deliver annual cost down targets through commercial and VA/VE methods.

Develop strong long-term relationships with suppliers to deliver value to both the company and the supplier.

Work cross-functionally with all departments to drive quality principles and commercial acumen into every aspect of our business.

Develop detailed and intelligent category strategies that align with the organizations commercial and technology roadmaps as well as those of our key development partners.

Supplier performance from a cost quality and delivery perspective to ensure delivery into the business.

Effective resolution of all critical supply issues and status reporting to the project team.

Execution of management reporting.

Oversight of high-value investment portfolios.

Represent your function group at program gateways and cost workshops.

Supporting and foster a cross-functional approach to achieve your objectives.

Engage with Engineering so that you are seen as a key stakeholder and able to exert influence.

Education and Experience

Degree preferred but not essential.

Ability to promote best practice purchasing techniques.

Proven commercial success / strong negotiator.

Previous manufacturing / automotive experience in (Direct Indirect or Tooling) preferred but not essential.

Experience in cost engineering raw material tooling buying Indirect spend and product portfolio is highly valued.

Ability to lead negotiations and support teams in the development of negotiations strategies for large and complex projects.

Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrable commercial success within an Automotive and / or manufacturing environment is desired but willing to consider all industries with the right competencies gained.

Excellent organizational skills deadline adherence and exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.

Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Able to act under pressure with calmness clarity of thought and decisive authority.

The determination to drive forward the business to Best in Class performance standards.

Must be capable of lateral thinking and be able to make structured and objective decisions.

Able to demonstrate a methodical approach towards problem solving.

A high level of self-motivation to overcome obstacles.

Results driven and the ability to deliver against aggressive targets to achieve the overall business objectives.

Required Experience:

Senior IC