Global Category Buyer

Om tjänsten

We are looking for a Global Category Buyer based in our Swedish / Gothenburg office. The Position holder will oversee approximately 40M 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, cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders and to being the facilitators for solution oriented cross functional teamwork to meet our KA business objectives.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.

Kvalifikationer

Qualifications and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Management
- Expertise in global direct material purchasing and supplier management
- Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Business fluent in English written and spoken
What we offerHigh paced global environment with endless opportunitiesPossibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the jobInspiring and people-oriented leadershipGrowth opportunities and career developmentIntegrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork

Om arbetsgivaren

Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Zurich, with revenues of over EUR 830 million, the company’s 5,700 employees are spread over 18 countries worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products.