Purchasing officer

Do you have proven experience from working with purchasing and are you open for a new challenge? Would you like to be a part of developing and optimizing ALTEN’s purchasing department? Then we might have the challenge for you! ALTEN are looking for a new purchasing officer to our headquarter in Gothenburg!

As purchasing officer, you will be part of a purchasing team where your objective is to improve the purchasing processes of ALTEN Sweden. The function work in close collaboration to the other back office functions as well as to the business organization.

Your job is mainly to be responsible for the contact with vendors and suppliers. From research, evaluation and comparing order and quality follow ups. You are expected to handle the negotiations and to critically compare prizes to find the best suitable vendors for ALTEN Sweden to support the business. You will track made orders and ensure timely deliveries. Included in the process, it’s important that you keep track and continuously update order details and information in our internal systems and creates reports including cost analysis. Together with the team you will develop purchasing plans and process. As you will actively find new potential suppliers it is equally important to maintain a good relationship with the current. ALTEN Sweden have offices in 11 different locations so you will manage the needs of all these from the headquarter.

Your profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent field
- 5+ years of relevant experience of working as a purchasing officer or in a similar role
- Professional level of both Swedish and English
You have strong understanding of purchasing management software’s, purchasing processes and policies. We require proficient computer skills in Microsoft office programs since you should have the ability to create reports and conduct cost analysis. As mentioned, we also expect you to have excellent negotiation skills and ability to review contracts. As a person you have no problem with time management and you like being part of a dynamic organization. You are a team player with strong organizational skills. Other would describe you as structured, communicative and detail oriented with good problem-solving skills.

About ALTEN:
At ALTEN we develop and deliver competence for world-leading companies through the most committed engineering and IT consultants. Our customers are found in industries such as Energy, Telecom, Automotive, Defense & Aerospace, Life Science and Industry and we are active throughout the whole product lifecycle. As part of the ALTEN Group, we have over 37,000 employees and operations in more than 30 countries. At ALTEN you get a dynamic work environment as you become part of an important supportive function to the Swedish business. We have an open company mindset with friendly staff, regular personalized feedback, a pragmatic working environment and reachable management.

We welcome your application as soon as possible as we will make a running selection for this process. For questions regarding the position or the process, please contact Talent Acquisition & Development Partner: Kevin.Jakobsson@alten.se We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note: Between 20th of December 2021 to the 10th of January 2022 we will not be able to answer questions due to vacation. No selection will be made during this period. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!