SSAB - Strategic Purchaser

We are hiring a new Strategic Purchaser to SSAB. You will be part of a Procurement organization with around 20 colleagues with the mission to delivering high value sourcing services to ensure that our supply chains are effective and sustainable. Location Oxelösund.
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the position
We work in a company and environment where changes are a part of our daily work. The ability to embrace this whilst not only showing flexibility, but also seeing it as an opportunity to identify and realize new improvement areas, is key for this role.
Traveling is part of the job to visit suppliers from time to time.
Main responsibilities
Execute sourcing projects and handle supplier relationships.
Negotiate new and existing contracts.
Developing the role and work processes.

About You
You have a degree in technology, economics, logistics or law or you may have gained similar qualifications and/or experience in some other way.
Good communication skills in both Swedish and English is necessary.
We see it as a plus if you have experience from working with professional business negotiations or investment project management.
Your personality will be key in this role. We hope to find a creative, motivated and engaging colleague that dares to challenge current ways of working, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Our offer
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:
Profit sharing
Life balance through reduction of working hours
Wellness grants

Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Assessments
4. Come and meet us
5. Reference Check
6. Health Examination
7. Sign
Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.
Got questions about this position?
Please contact recruitment manager Lisa Lidén via mail - lisa.liden@ssab.com
Contact HR Partner Kristina Jonsson via mail - kristina.jonsson@ssab.com
We decline contacts from recruitment agencies and ad sellers regarding this advertisement.
Trade union information is provided by Akademikerföreningen, Unionen and Ledarna, which can be reached via our switchboard on phone +46 155 254 000.
Några ord från din blivande chef
"Jag som blir din chef heter Lisa Lidén. Mitt ansvar är att leda och utveckla inköpsfunktionen samt se till att mitt team har de förutsättningar som krävs för att nå resultat och driva verksamheten framåt. Förändring är en del av vår vardag på inköp och hos oss får du arbeta med kollegor med teamanda, stort kunnande och engagemang. Vi arbetar mot uppsatta mål och du får möjlighet att på ett direkt sätt påverka den strategiska inriktningen för våra inköp."
SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.ssab.com. Join us also on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube