Operational Buyer

Are you the ambitious person with an analytical master-mind we’ve been looking for?!

Become a part of transforming Europe’s leading Ferry Company
At Stena Line, we work together to transform our business and achieving our vision - Connecting Europe for a sustainable future. Great team work and a friendly atmosphere is in our DNA. We are true problem-solvers and are always up for a new challenge. The journey starts with us!

Our Procurement team consists of nine colleagues and a manager, handling all procurement for the Stena Line Group. We work together to create value for the company in close collaboration with key stakeholders in the different regions. Now we’re looking for a new colleague to join our team.

What will you do?
As Operational Buyer you will have one of the most important roles in our day-to-day delivery. It will be your responsibility to execute operational purchasing to support stakeholders. You will also be part of strategic sourcing projects and support the implementation in the organisation. You will work closely with your colleagues and support the organisation where needed. Implementation of contracts, agreements, new processes and promotion of operational efficiency will be part of your daily work. You will also participate in and develop standardised P2P processes. As part of this role there is also a responsibility over our procurement system Palette Buyer where you will be the system administrator and drive improvement initiatives of the system.

Some of your key responsibilities:


• Perform procurement according to defined strategies and frameworks
• Participate as required in global and regional strategic sourcing projects
• Work in close collaboration with Procurement team members, as well as end users, to ensure local acceptance and implementation of sourcing strategy. Actively participate in the implementation of new contract
• Track key performance indicators on supplier and internal stakeholder contract compliance; define and take corrective actions to improve contracts compliance.
• Support the implementation of new consumption policies
• Collect and analyze information on performance and contract compliance and report to management
• Drive procurement initiatives
• System administration of our procurement system Palette Buyer

Who are you?
At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We are looking for someone with a lot of drive, ambition and with a “yes, we can” mindset. You are ready to take that next step and see this as a natural place to grow your career. Your enthusiasm and self-motivation makes you a great team player who enjoys working with other people. You are flexible, enjoy a fast pace environment and being part of a change transformation. You want to develop with your colleagues and play a vital part in that journey. Your analytical and problem-solving skills will definitely come in handy and you have a natural business acumen.

The must-haves:


• Sc in Engineering, Business or Finance
• A few years of experience from procurement in at least a middle size organisation
• Experience in sourcing and working with external suppliers
• Great computer and system skills, a fast learner
• Very analytical and structured
• Flexible mind-set and open to change
• Great communication skills in both English and Swedish, written and spoken

Interested?
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Gothenburg within our Procurement department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your application as soon as possible but no later than 8th of October, 2020. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service. We have collective bargaining agreements with Unionen, among others, who you can contact for more information.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Joakim Rönnäng, Head of Procurement at Joakim.ronnang@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Stina Sörensen, Talent Acquisition Manager, stina.sorensen@stenaline.com.

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.

About Stena Line
As the leader of sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 4300 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company. We believe it is up to us where we want to go next and how far we want to go. The journey starts with us.

Working at Stena Line means having a safe and stable workplace and a great work-life balance. We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.