Commodity Specialist, Electronics

About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a global partner network.

Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

Axis has more than 2,100 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the world, supported by a global network of over 80,000 partners. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker AXIS.

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com .

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WHAT IS AXIS?
Axis is a fast growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our success is largely due to our highly skilled staff and our strong culture of daring to succeed and allowing ourselves to constantly break new ground. At Axis our employees are innovative, dedicated and energetic and that’s just the beginning. They are the driving force of the company and seek to move it forward towards the goal of being number one in our industry. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers.

SOURCING TEAM
Sourcing´s task is to create best possible prerequisites for a reliable and efficient supply chain. We make sure to have the most suitable suppliers and utilize them in order to achieve maximum contribution both commercially and technically.
This position is very important because you will have great opportunity to affect big part of Axis total purchasing costs and by this have opportunity to affect and make big difference to our business and continued success.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As a Commodity Specialist your main tasks will be:

Continuously decrease purchase prices on standard electronics components Be involved in early product development in order to influence component choices as well as taking care of commercial discussions with suppliers during development phase Work in close cooperation with our contract manufacturers by assisting them to achieve competitive component pricing Develop supplier base in order to secure cost competitiveness and risk management Keep track of market trends within electronics industry and act to minimize supply disturbances Be responsible for developing suppliers performance in order to support Axis vision Support Axis prototype organization during commercial discussions and business negotiations
The position acquires 10-30 days of travelling per year

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As a person you are well structured and result oriented. You are collaborative and open in the interaction with your colleagues and external stakeholders. You are not only willing to learn from your colleagues, but also willing to share your knowledge and information in the team. You have an University degree or similar post-secondary education within Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering. You have a big contact network and good knowledge of the electronics industry, cost drivers in the market and general electronics component pricing.

Additional to above we see that you have:

Excellent skills in English, both orally and in writing At least 3 years of experience from international purchasing/sourcing Experience from working in ERP systems Proven negotiation skills Experience from different business cultures Knowledge of Category Management Experience from working with Contract Manufacturers
WHAT AXIS CAN DO FOR YOU?
This is a great opportunity to grow in an international organization. You will have a great chance for development in a rapidly growing organization that promotes individual growth. We welcome your application and look forward to the possibility of you joining us!

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. Would you like to grow with us?
Find out more from our recruiting manager Nerzesa Dzinovic, at phone +46 46 272 1800.

This recruitment is handled solely by Axis Communications AB, and we politely but firmly decline all calls from recruitment and consulting companies.