Buyer

Would you be interested in developing your knowledge of Procurement in a strong international company with a focus on sustainability, safety and employee well-being?
Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you in our Procurement department!
OUTOKUMPU is looking for a Buyer to join a team of smart professionals and add to success of running our business operations.
The position can be based in either Avesta (Sweden) or Vilnius (Lithuania).
Sounds interesting? Then read on to find out more!
What you would do:
Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on information in purchase request and category instructions, thus ensuring availability of goods and services.
Procurement stakeholder support regarding day-to-day transactional topics related to order processing.
Run RFQ’s.
Participation in various process improvement initiatives.
Content and catalogue updating in e-procurement tools.
Monitoring orders and delivery management.
Operational supplier performance data capture.
Claims data capture.
Supplier invoice verification and solving discrepancies.
Resolve procurement master data discrepancies.
Support the implementation of procurement strategy and relevant category sourcing strategies.
Other administrative tasks related to purchasing.

About you:
Bachelor’s degree in business / technology / engineering / supply chain / logistics or final year student.
Experience of purchasing, logistics or other supply chain related tasks – at least 2 years.
Fluent in English. Swedish, Finnish or German would be considered a plus.
Technical background would be considered a plus.
Understanding of procurement and sourcing methods would be a plus.
Advanced skills in SAP would be a plus.

Advantage would also be given to candidates who:
Have basic level of electrical engineering.
Can read technical drawings or have work experience with AutoCad, SolidWorks or similar systems.

Practical information:

Location is flexible – Avesta (Sweden) or Vilnius (Lithuania)
Languages: fluent English is a must, Swedish or other languages are a plus
Salary is competitive and to be discussed based on the selected business location
Start date: ASAP

What we offer:
Privilege to take part in a sustainable business, leader in the industry
Stability & work-life balance
Growth & Learning
Autonomy and a lot of room for creativity
Local benefits (depending on the country of employment)

If you believe to be a good fit, please submit your application in English before February 21, 2022. The position might be filled before the final application date, so don't hesitate to apply earlier!
For more information about the position please contact Paulius Šerėjus (Team Leader - Procurement) by e-mail at Paulius.Serejus@outokumpu.com
For more information about your application please contact Eglė Katinaitė-Griškevičienė (HR Specialist Recruiter) by email at Egle.Griskeviciene@outokumpu.com


For Union information please contact: Patrik Sundell (Unionen), 070 0881011, Patrik Norberg (Ledarna) 070 0881206,