Strategic Purchaser

Ålö, with the Quicke brand and several OEMs, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of loaders and implements for agricultural tractors. With production in 4 countries, sales companies in 10 and customers in more than 50 countries, Quicke is the best choice for many farmers and entrepreneurs. Ålö stands for approx. 30% of the world market for loaders for tractors over 50hp and had sales of approximately SEK 2 billion in 2020. Ålö has been owned since 2020 by JOST, which is a leading manufacturer of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry. With its strong brands JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC and Quicke, JOST employs more than 3,500 people worldwide and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For more information about Ålö, please visit (http://www.alo.se/) (http://www.quicke.nu/) www.quicke.nu (http://www.quicke.nu)
For more information about JOST, please visit (http://www.jost-world.com/) www.jost-world.com (http://www.jost-world.com)

Do you want to work in an international environment for a world-leading company? We are now looking for a senior Strategic Purchaser to our team, Project Purchasing AG. If you are a team player with passion for negotiations, this role might be something for you. Take the chance and apply today!

About the role

You will work as a Strategic Purchaser in a team of four people. Our purchasing department is located at our office in Brännland, a couple of minutes outside Umeå. You will work both independently and in team to run purchasing projects and you will be responsible for product range and strategies within your area.

Responsibilities of the role includes:

- Negotiations with new and old suppliers,
- Project management within local or global projects,
- Support factories operationally regarding deliveries and commercial problems,
- Manage the RFQ process locally and globally,
- Drive commercial and company-specific goals forward,
- Benchmarking activities,
- Contract management,
- Make cost calculations, identify and find cost savings.


To be successful in this role, it is important that you can work independently with a flexible approach in a dynamic environment. You should also be stress resistant and able to handle several things at the same time. The role includes some international travel. The employment is valid until further notice.

Your profile

You have a degree in economics and/or a degree in engineering and five to ten years of work experience in purchasing, or you have work experience that is equivalent. It is advantageous if you have previously worked in the manufacturing industry.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, stress resistant and organized in their work. To succeed in this role, it is important to be a team player and have a good communication ability.

We operate in a global environment, which requires that you can communicate in English both speaking and writing.

Your application

For more information about the role, please contact Team manager Project Purchasing AG, Helena Lundgren at 073-045 31 84 or HR Generalist, Emma Ekeståhl at 073-098 37 63.

Submit your application with CV and personal letter as soon as possible, last day to apply is 20 February. Selection takes place on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the last application date.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!