Category Buyer for EAE (Electronics and Electrical)

About the job
OUR GOAL is to enable KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE to be competitive in the global marketplace by becoming a “second to none” global purchasing organization.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a Category Buyer based in our Swedish / Gothenburg office. The Position holder will oversee approximately 30Mio Euro in spend.
managing the assigned resources and owning all relevant strategic global purchasing activities for the assigned indirect categories.
The candidate will be actively engaging and executing global and regional contract negotiations, communicate and cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders.
Other activities include development and implementation of category strategies, identify saving opportunities, and lead the supplier review meetings.
This role is extremely important and will report to the Global Category Director for EAE, located in Sweden.

Who are you?
You are a passionate buyer and strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills! With a high level of energy and progressive and innovative ideas.
We want to become a world class, second to none purchasing organization - keep winning and take our successful purchasing team to the next level.

Qualifications and experience
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry
· Expertise in global direct material purchasing and supplier management
· Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Entrepreneurial mindset
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Management
· Business fluent in English written and spoken

What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.


Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Andreas Dävermo, Global Category Director EAE
Email: andreas.davermo@ka-group.com
Phone: +46 72 217 40 42