Global Project Advanced Buyer

Apply new ways of thinking to create new ways of working.
As part of the Electrolux Professional team, one day is never the same as the next. But what drives us every day is our mission to make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable – and truly sustainable. Becoming the OnE trusted partner, managing their complete operations. Understanding their daily journey – and making it a winning one - whether they run a hotel, restaurant, laundry or café. Acting truly sustainable means going beyond products; connecting users with intelligence, humans with technology and innovative thinkers with relevant business models. And providing the most inclusive service offering with expertise, state-of-the-art interfaces and the best people network.
Together with you, we will grow and create sustainable experiences for people and the world around us, in food, beverage and laundry. Electrolux Professional – we are The OnE.


A REGULAR DAY AT WORK / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
By joining Electrolux Professional team, you will take on the challenge to drive and execute purchasing activities in cross-functional product projects. You will be highly cost, time and quality driven to deliver the most profitable product for our customers, as well as recommending product innovations based on improving quality. The position requires an interest in market dynamics and competitive behavior, negotiation and pricing, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation.
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Manage all project related supplier relations
Member in applicable project cross-functional team(s)
Create partnership with R&D organization for an efficient purchasing approach
Develop and maintain a project sourcing plan in alignment with Sourcing Strategy and Project Targets, compile other sourcing prerequisites and secure timely hand-over to the Sourcing plant buyer
Handle Cost Modelling process to Reach Cost KPI targets for strong product competitiveness
Ensure supplier readiness for production
Negotiate NDA’s, MPA’s (Master Purchase Agreements) and other contracts
Enhance and Lead innovation input from suppliers and promote it into Electrolux

All this while keeping Electrolux values and priorities in check.

YOU
- Team worker willing to take on new challenges
- Capable to develop and take important business decisions
- Ready to withstand the pressure and responsibility of your function
- Have excellent negotiating and influencing skills
- Open minded and creative
- Able to contribute to the success of our company

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
· University degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent through experience
· Specialties can range from economics, technical studies
· Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing in a multinational environment
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· Experience in adjacent disciplines like those that logistics, manufacturing, research and development, are also welcomed
· Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment
· Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
· Languages: Mandatory fluent in English, any other language is an asset.


About Electrolux Professional
Electrolux Professional is a leading provider and trusted partner for unit and full solutions, with a comprehensive and integrated offering for food, beverage and laundry. Our innovative and efficient solutions help to make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable - and truly sustainable every day. With 10,000 service technicians in over 140 countries, we offer our customers a worldwide service network. In 2018, Electrolux Professional had 3,000 employees and achieved global sales of SEK 9bn.
For more information, visit: www.professional.electrolux.com