Strategic Purchaser

Strategic Purchaser

Koenigsegg continues to grow, and we are now looking for a Strategic Purchaser to join our team.

Koenigsegg is leading the way in the Hyper car business, and this must excite you. If you like working in a fast-paced environment and want to be a part of an exciting journey, with the possibility to write automotive history, you might be the person we are looking for!

The Role

This position plays an integral role in driving improvements in the sourcing of all categories related to Direct Material, a Koenigsegg key metric. Strategic Purchasers have the responsibility to identify, qualify, and provide supplier sources for products that shall meet design requirements, support business objectives, and represents best value to the company.

As an employee at Koenigsegg, you are expected to share Koenigsegg’ values. Engage in results driven continuous improvements and purposeful application of Koenigsegg Way.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Strategic Purchasers main responsibility is to be responsible for development and implementation of Category strategies, maintaining and develop the current supplier base to a high level. The purpose is to have a mid to long term view on supplier selection as well as secure the current and future supplier base to support Koenigsegg’ competitiveness now and in the future.

- Sourcing of parts, services and consumables for production, development, and service/aftermarket
- Optimize inventory and stock levels of purchased components.
- Capture/Understand potential risks (quality, financial, property, geopolitical, etc.) along the whole Supply Chain cycle and prepare contingency plans.
- Measure and manage the supplier and contract performance in all aspects including supplier’s compliance to Koenigsegg requirements.
- Support commercial relationships (incl. contract terms & conditions and annual negotiations) when needed.
- Support Category managers in completion of tasks.
- Drive Supplier entry & supplier exit/switch process

Skills & Requirements

Master or bachelor's degree in Industrial engineering and Management or other relevant training in combination with at least 4-6 years’ experience in the field of Sourcing/Supply Chain Management.

- Minimum 3 years of documented strategic sourcing related experience, within the area of Automotive Interior or similar.
- High skills within Supply Chain techniques incl planning, TCO, logistics and quality processes, preferably within the automotive industry.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of resilience to deal with urgent requests, and minimal information. Work in close liaison with different stakeholders internally and externally.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution.
- Strong written and verbal skills as well as organisational and project management capabilities
- Proficient in Excel, MS Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (Monitor or equivalent)
- Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.
- Advanced language skills in Swedish and English in both speech and writing
- Good oral and written communication skills, suitable for both large groups and senior management
- Strong business acumen.
- Willingness to learn.

Availability

- Immediately / According to agreement
- Full time
- Normal working hours 40 h/week, some overtime may occur.


Koenigsegg is most known for building some of the fastest cars in the world; with almost all of our megacar technologies that are patented and made in-house by our almost 500 world-class technicians, engineers, sourcing experts, production craftsmen, and communicators.

What we’ve created is a unique proving ground of engineering creativity that makes use of our breakthrough megacar development and legacy to push the boundaries of sustainable mobility technology.

So, what’s next?

We are on a universe-denting mission to develop the next generation of breakthrough tech and products. We are looking for outstanding, impactful, and authentic individuals to grow with us. Our ambitions are inspiring but will push the limits of what is possible – requiring one to work efficiently amid our cross-functional teams to execute at high-quality levels.

The goal is clear: innovate and transform.