Open application for future assignments as Buyer

Do you have previous experience from a Purchasing role? If so, we are interested in getting in touch with you! Perido can offer a variety of services in the field that suit you and your skills. Right now, we are looking for a Buyer for future assignments with our customer.
About the position
The position as Buyer is a consulting assignment that starts when needed. You will be working for a successful car company based in Gothenburg. They are a leading company in the automotive industry with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Your daily tasks
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for delivering and implementing purchasing strategies that align with the company's future technology and concept needs. You will own and manage the supplier base, ensuring that the client collaborates with financially healthy and capable suppliers who support sustainability efforts. Key tasks include planning and executing supplier selections in close collaboration with the category team and stakeholders, ensuring timely completion of contracts, and securing that all purchasing requirements are met for program milestones. Additionally, you will drive suppliers and internal teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while continuously optimizing the supply base and managing associated risks.
Your characteristics
To thrive as a Buyer, we believe you are skilled at building partnerships and collaborating effectively to achieve common goals. You inspire trust through your honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You consistently deliver results, even in challenging situations, and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth. Your ability to structure work, manage complex projects, and navigate multiple stakeholders is key, along with the confidence to operate in an international environment and influence others. You enjoy teamwork but are equally capable of driving tasks independently to completion. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
Qualifications:
Bachelors´ degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience from a relevant Purchasing role
Experience from supplier management and contractual topics and are used to drive fact-based negotiations/discussions
Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written

Contract type and hours
We review applications on an ongoing basis and contact current candidates if there are incoming needs. The scope and access vary depending on the assignment you may be relevant for.
Application
The application is made via our website. Click on the apply button and fill in the requested information. At the first contact with the responsible recruiter, you will receive more information about the client company and the position. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as selection takes place on an ongoing basis.
The responsible recruiter for this position is Charlotte Crowley who can be reached by email charlotte.crowley@perido.se. You can find answers to most questions or concerns under perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still haven't found the answer you're looking for, you're welcome to contact us at fraga@perido.se and one of our recruitment communicators will answer you. Always state the reference number 34838 of the service in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications on our website and that we are not able to answer how you are in the process.
About Perido
Why are we called Perido? It comes from the Latin word Peridoneus which means "well matched". Matching our consultant's skills and career orientation with our customers' needs is what we are best at! Perido is a consulting and recruitment company in the white-collar sector that helps you to the next step in your professional life and our vision is that everyone should thrive and be engaged at work. We have grown steadily since the start in 2003 and have over 1500 employees across the country, of which about fifty work at our offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. As a consultant with us, you will be an important part of our organization and you will grow together with us by strengthening your expertise in our customers' organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/.