Senior Global Strategic Buyer Västerås, Örnsköldsvik, or Malmö

We are currently seeking a skilled and commercially driven Strategic Buyer for an exciting consulting opportunity within a global industrial and technology-focused organization.

In this position you will play an important role in shaping procurement strategies developing supplier partnerships and ensuring competitive and sustainable sourcing solutions. You will manage procurement initiatives from initial supplier evaluation through negotiations and contract agreements while collaborating closely with stakeholders across Sales Operations and other business functions.

The role offers the opportunity to work in an international setting where strategic thinking technical understanding and strong commercial skills are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and execute sourcing and procurement strategies that support business goals.

• Research assess select and develop suppliers across local and international markets.

• Build strong supplier relationships and establish long-term supplier development plans.

• Coordinate and manage several sourcing projects and tender processes simultaneously.

• Lead commercial discussions supplier negotiations and contract management activities.

• Ensure purchasing activities follow established procedures policies and compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes and introduce more standardized ways of working.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and international teams to align procurement activities with operational needs.

• Support high standards in health safety environment (HSE) ethical business practices and procurement compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration or a similar discipline.

• Approximately 510 years of professional experience in strategic procurement sourcing or supply chain management.

• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing tender processes supplier negotiations contract management and supplier relationship management.

• A solid understanding of commercial principles cost structures and supplier markets.

• Experience using ERP platforms and procurement-related systems.

• Technical knowledge gained through education or experience in an industrial or engineering-focused environment.

• Knowledge of IT category management.

• Strong analytical abilities commercial awareness and a structured approach to problem-solving.

• The ability to take ownership of tasks independently while collaborating effectively across functions cultures and geographical locations.

• Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English.

Start Date & Application:

Start: As soon as possible/

End Date:

Application Deadline:
Location: Västerås Örnsköldsvik or Malmö
Work arrangement: Hybrid with at least two days per week on-site once fully onboarded

Selections and interviews are ongoing!

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Although we are a relatively new player we have already gained the trust of many of Swedens largest companies and operate both nationally and internationally. With bases in Sweden and Spain we offer a unique combination of local expertise and global reach. Our strong network and deep industry insights make us the obvious partner for companies looking to stay ahead in their recruitment efforts.

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