Buyer – Operational Sourcing

Are you ready to join a global leader in the health and hygiene industry with a mission to improve people’s lives and well-being? Now, more than ever, Essity is making an impact as we provide products used in hygiene and healthcare. At Essity we are pleased to announce an immediate, full time, career opportunity for a Buyer with indirect sourcing experience. Whether you are looking to make a change, or advance your career, find your path with Essity and join our amazing global team.
About the role
Located in the Gothenburg office and reporting to the regional Indirect Sourcing Manager, the Buyer role is responsible for providing best-in-class sourcing support to Essity stakeholders, driving diverse sourcing activities, supporting digitalization and process automation efforts, and delivering on Global Sourcing savings goals and objectives.
As part of the Essity Global Sourcing organization, Operational Sourcing teams provide best-in-class support to the business and drive sourcing and cross-functional process improvement activities with a focus on value creation and best Total Cost of Ownership.
Operational Sourcing is recognized for its stakeholder centric way of working, agility and ability to continuously add value to the Essity business. Our collaborative global team manages a sustainable and competitive supply base utilizing appropriate sourcing strategies, digital tools, and processes that support the needs of the business.
We are looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. If this is you, we would love to talk.
Key Job Accountabilities
Meet high expectations in delivering total cost savings and cost avoidance
Drive sourcing activities primarily in areas of indirect materials and services (IT, Facility Management, Advertising & Promotion, R&D services)
Perform spend- and market analysis
Ensure compliance with Essity processes
Support development and implementation of supply stream (category) strategies for sourcing of goods and services
Act as project leader in cross-functional project teams
Embody and demonstrate Essity Beliefs and Behaviors

Who you are
At Essity we put great value in your personal competences. To be successful in the Buyer role, you possess excellent communication skills, conduct yourself in a professional manner and act with high sense of collaboration. Interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels, you are skilled at building lasting relationships and interacting with team members across the globe.
You are an independent self-starter who takes ownership of your tasks and is motivated by delivering high service levels and exceptional results. You have a solution-oriented approach and are highly proactive in your daily work. You have the ability to work in a fast-pace, change-rich, complex matrix organization with evolving priorities. You are highly analytical but can think strategically and see the bigger picture.
What you need
University degree within relevant field (Business, Economics, Supply Chain etc.)
At least 2-4 years of experience in procurement with demonstrated sourcing competence
Experience with indirect materials & services
Experience using e-Sourcing toolbox is a plus
Ability to work collaboratively in a complex, global, matrix organization
Structured way of working even under pressure and a strive to always exceed stakeholder- and customer expectations
Strong analytical mindset
Good ability to read and understand contractual terms and conditions
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Experience with change management and ability to drive change successfully.
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite and advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated ability to lead projects with multiple stakeholders

Additional Information
We are looking forward to reading your application. Please, apply online through our website and provide us with your CV in English at your earliest convenience.
We work with continuous selection of candidates which means that you may receive a response before application deadline.
What We Can Offer
| Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward
Together, we are improving lives, everyday.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.