Supply Manager – Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Supply Manager for an exciting consulting assignment with an international industrial company in Lund Sweden.

In this role you will play a key part in supplier management and strategic sourcing supporting development projects within industrial solutions and key components.

You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure strong supplier relationships efficient procurement processes and high-quality deliveries.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.

• Define implement and manage supplier strategies and action plans.

• Manage sourcing activities supplier negotiations and contracts.

• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.

• Support development projects through early supplier involvement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across business engineering and technology functions.

• Manage suppliers within machining and stainless steel castings.

• Ensure effective communication and coordination between internal teams and external suppliers.

We are looking for a structured and independent professional with experience in supplier management sourcing and stakeholder collaboration.

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience as a Supply Manager Supplier Manager or in a similar supplier management role.

• Experience in sourcing contract management and supplier performance management.

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain professional supplier relationships.

• Strong communication networking and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with suppliers specializing in machining and stainless steel castings.

• Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Experience supporting product development or engineering projects.

• Experience working in an international organization.

To succeed in this role you are proactive solution-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of supplier-related activities.

You enjoy building relationships collaborating across different business functions and driving improvements. You are adaptable organized and confident working independently in a dynamic environment.

Location: Lund Sweden

Assignment Period: November 2 2026 April 30 2027

Workload: Full-time 40 hours per week

Work Model: Hybrid approximately 75% on-site and 25% remote

Please note that a drug test is required before the assignment begins.

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.