Digital & Aftermarket Buyer - Gothenburg

Dina arbetsuppgifter
We are currently seeking a new Digital & Aftermarket Buyer to join our client's indirect Procurement team. You will be part of a dedicated team working to make a positive impact alongside our client's colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative EV company and help shape the future of e-mobility by pushing the boundaries of what is currently possible in digital solutions. Your main responsibilities will include developing short and long-term sourcing strategies, identifying new suppliers and technologies, and strengthening existing supplier relationships in the Marketing & Sales category to support European Sales Operations with their Aftermarket & Digital requirements in collaboration with business stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct sourcing for purchased services across various business functions, emphasizing European Sales Operations categories from Digital to HR.
• Execute procurement based on established strategies and frameworks.
• Engage in negotiations for commercial and legal contracts and develop service agreements.
• Examine purchase requests and choose vendors based on established strategies and contracts.
• Offer guidance to stakeholders on procurement matters, assisting throughout the procurement process and with any changes to requests. Enhance cooperation with stakeholders to work together towards shared objectives.
• Monitor important metrics to assess how well suppliers and stakeholders are meeting contract requirements; identify and implement corrective measures to enhance contract compliance and consistently evaluate supplier performance in terms of quality and cost.
• Conduct market analysis as needed to inform sourcing decisions.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with suppliers and internal partners to support the organization's commercial goals.
• Begin and carry out assessments of suppliers and supplier audits.
• Summarize and report on project costs.
• Compile a list of possible suppliers and share it with stakeholders.
• Create a request for quotation, distribute it, negotiate with suppliers, and finalize the best supplier option for the client.
• Develop a presentation outlining the selected supplier and present it to management as a business proposal.
• Complete supplier onboarding procedures following supplier selection.

Requirements

• A degree in business administration, finance, procurement, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Indirect Purchasing, with a preference for experience in Digital and/or Aftermarket purchasing.
• Proficient in negotiation and drafting Service Agreements.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal abilities. Able to grasp the requirements of internal stakeholders promptly and exhibit a service-oriented approach.
• Adaptable and adept at familiarizing oneself with terminology and clients' operational methods, willing to adjust work practices for optimum outcomes.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects and large volumes of data simultaneously, employing a structured and timely manner.
• Proficient in both written and verbal English. Knowledge of Swedish and other European languages is beneficial.
• Advanced in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with purchase-/administrative tools and systems, preferably SRM, Fieldglass, and/or Workday.

Personal Skills

• Flexible and Fast Learner: Capable of quickly understanding new concepts and smoothly fitting into the clients’ processes.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Skilled at grasping the requirements of team members and offering service-focused assistance. Proficient in both team collaborations and working independently from a remote location.
• Agile Work Approach: Demonstrates flexibility in adapting working methods to identify the most effective solutions.
• Determination: Dedicated to solving problems persistently, always seeking resolutions without surrendering.
• Optimistic Attitude: Faces challenges with a positive mindset, believing that every task is achievable.

Tillträde och ansökan
Start of the assignment: 30 Sep 2024
End of the assignment: 15 May 2025
Deadline: ASAP
Location: Gothenburg
Contact person: 0790 06 27 11
Selections and interwievs are ongoing!

Om oss
Sway Sourcing is a modern company that recruits in several industries on the Swedish labor market. We match candidates’ skills and knowledge with the company’s needs. Sway Sourcing has a company management and staff with extensive experience in the recruitment industry, both as owners and employees. We have a large network within the industries we specialize in and can therefore find the candidates who quickly become an asset for the companies.