Senior Buyer – Automotive Procurement

We are currently looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Buyer to join a global procurement organization within the automotive industry.

In this role you will be responsible for driveline components including drive shafts and components for mechanical AWD systems throughout the entire product lifecycle from development and sourcing to industrialization and running production.

You will work in a highly collaborative and international environment alongside procurement engineering manufacturing logistics and other key stakeholders. Together with suppliers and internal teams you will drive continuous improvements in cost quality innovation and sustainability.

As a Senior Buyer you will:

Drive cost management activities and identify cost-saving opportunities

Manage claims and commercial discussions with suppliers

Lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects from strategy through implementation

Conduct supplier evaluations negotiations and contract management

Develop and implement category and supplier strategies

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Perform market analysis and define optimal negotiation strategies

Challenge existing ways of working and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to increased business value through improvements in cost quality and sustainability

You are a proactive and results-oriented procurement professional with strong commercial acumen. You thrive in an international environment and enjoy balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.

We believe you have:

Proven experience in sourcing procurement and supplier negotiations

Experience managing supplier relationships and contractual matters

Strong ability to conduct fact-based negotiations

Experience working with global suppliers in an international business environment

Excellent planning prioritization and organizational skills

Strong business understanding and the ability to navigate complex situations

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

A collaborative positive and solution-oriented mindset

University degree or equivalent professional experience

Solid experience within procurement and sourcing

Experience from the automotive industry is considered an advantage but is not required

Excellent English communication skills both written and spoken

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role within a global organization where you will work with strategic sourcing international suppliers and future technologies. You will play an important part in creating long-term business value while contributing to a more competitive and sustainable supply chain.

Location: Gothenburg Sweden

Assignment Period: July 1 2026 July 1 2027

Work Model: On-site

Seniority Level: Senior

Application: Please submit your CV in English.

Applications are reviewed continuously and the assignment may be filled before the final application date.

Sway Sourcing är en innovativ rekryteringspartner som specialiserar sig på att matcha rätt talang med rätt företag snabbt och effektivt. Vårt huvudfokus ligger inom Ekonomi Administration HR Marknad och IT men vi har även den breda expertis och flexibilitet som krävs för att leverera skräddarsydda rekryteringslösningar inom alla branscher.

Trots att vi är en relativt ny aktör har vi redan byggt förtroende hos många av Sveriges största företag och arbetar både nationellt och internationellt. Med baser i Sverige och Spanien erbjuder vi en unik kombination av lokal expertis och global räckvidd. Vårt starka nätverk och djupa branschinsikter gör oss till en självklar partner för företag som vill ligga steget före i sin rekrytering.