Senior Procurement Specialist – R&D Projects

Location: Ludvika Sweden (100% on-site no remote work allowed)

Scope: Full Time (100%)

Period: to(Extension possible)

Language: English (fluent in both spoken and written mandatory)

Apply Before:

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist for one of our clients to act as the key link between R&D projects and the local Supply Chain department in this role you will support approximately 15 R&D projects by coordinating material and component sourcing collaborating with R&D engineers and suppliers and ensuring products are delivered with the right quality function and on time. You will work with a wide variety of manufacturing processes (hot forging casting machining extruding etc.) and materials (aluminum steel glass-fiber copper brass stainless steel polymers).

What Youll Do

• Serve as the interface between R&D projects and Supply Chain / Category Managers

• Create material requirements and coordinate sourcing for R&D projects

• Work closely with R&D engineers and suppliers to find optimal solutions

• Ensure timely delivery with correct quality and functionality

• Support handover and collaboration with experienced SCM R&D personnel

• Manage procurement processes including supplier selection negotiation and performance follow-up

Who You Are

Must-Have Requirements

• Several years of experience in procurement preferably in a technical or R&D environment

• Ability to understand technical drawings and recommend suitable manufacturing processes

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and supply chain

• Proactive solution-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)

• Valid SSG-Entré certificate

• Ability to work 100% on-site in Ludvika

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with materials such as aluminum steel copper polymers or glass-fiber

• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as forging casting machining extruding

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes finding the right people for the right positions.