INDIRECT PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT - Stockholm

Veritaz is a fast-growing IT-consultant firm. Our company is made up of insanely bright people from over 4 countries, and we are located in Sweden, UK, US and Pakistan. The voyage has been incredible this far, but it is only the beginning.
Assignment Description:
We are looking for an Indirect Procurement Consultant for cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo as well as our internal organization.
Do you value openness, transparency, and empowerment? Our squad is high performing cross-functional team who are set with a mission to provide win-win exchanges for our customers.
What you'll do:
● Lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects within the category including preparation, execution, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection and contract management.
● Work proactively with key business stakeholders to understand your product/service, its market, supply base and potential innovation to find ways to increase value – including cost, quality, and sustainability.
● Perform market analysis, prioritization, and identification of optimal negotiation tactics.
● Dare to question status quo or decided routes with stakeholders, suppliers, people; and work proactively to build better understanding and work towards common solutions.
● Create and maintain commercial relations with suppliers and stakeholders. Further, Develop and implement category and supplier strategies.
● Drive continuous improvement and cost reducing innovation while ensuring a high-level service quality through long term contracts and catalogues.
Who you are:
● Deep understanding of the procurement cycle and at least 4 years’ of experience as indirect buyer.
● Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses, and regions.
● Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills of English language.
● Ability to cope with the pressure of having to make crucial decisions and meet tight deadlines.
● Education at university level or equivalent experience along with business and commercial mindset.
● Needs to be obsessively passionate and inquisitive and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.
● Excellent communication, teamwork skills, inter-personal and Organizational skills.