Project Purchaser

As a Project Purchaser you will play an integral role within the many product development projects at Flexlink. As a natural part of driving many RFQ’s simultaneously, you are responsible for selecting the right supplier for the right product, while ensuring optimum cost, lead time and documentation in time for project release. You will also conduct various tasks related to product enrichment within the company ERP system SAP, as well as distributing drawings and other technical documentation using the company PLM systems.
Working as a link between the Supply Chain and the Technology and Innovation department, it is important that you maintain an efficient way of sorting out the most important information and communicate it to the internal stakeholders of each project.
You will be based in our HQ in Gothenburg. Travels both domestic and international will occur.
Main activities and responsibilities
· Identify suitable suppliers among already established suppliers or potential new suppliers
· Prepare, distribute and evaluate RFQ’s for all new Flexlink products
· Negotiate cost and lead times at acceptable levels according to project budget
· Order initial samples of new products
· Conduct various cost reduction activities (e.g. price negotiations)
· Drive and coordinate proper item creation/release process in the PLM and ERP system
· Participate and contribute to supplier performance reviews
· Participate in and contribute during project meetings
Who are you?
To be successful in this role we think you have:
· University degree, preferably within engineering or business
· 2-3 years relevant working experience, preferably within purchasing
· Experience of various ERP systems, preferably SAP
· Negotiation skills
· Strong analytical ability and financial awareness
· Good communication and networking skills
· Self-driven and autonomous
· Positive mindset with a team player spirit
· Good knowledge and usage of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
· Fluency in English, written and spoken
About FlexLink
FlexLink is an industry leader for automated production flow solutions. Working closely with global customers, we provide innovative, optimizing solutions to produce goods smarter, safer and at lower operating costs. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, FlexLink has operating units in 26 countries and is represented in more than 60. In 2020, FlexLink had about 1,000 employees and a turnover of 220 MEUR.
FlexLink is part of Coesia, a group of 21 companies specialised in highly innovative industrial and packaging solutions based in Bologna, Italy. The Group, whose sole Shareholder and President is Isabella Seràgnoli, is present in 35 countries with 84 production plants in 136 operating units and has over 8,000 employees.
Join the team!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our job portal!
This is a permanent position, full time. We will be interviewing continuously so send in your application already today. If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to our HR Generalist, Linda Anstrin, linda.anstrin@flexlink.com.
External recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to contact the company regarding this recruitment.