About the company
Urban mobility
The Client is a premier global service provider specializing in maintenance & installation services of people mobility solutions.
Company’s dedicated teams engineer, install, and service the most comprehensive suite of mobility solutions - elevators, escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, and home lifts - with customer and passenger care in mind.
Innovative thinking has led to breakthrough products, digital solutions, and service programs aimed at moving accessibility beyond conventional means.
About the role
As a Strategic Buyer you will join the procurement department, where the team consists of the Manager, Strategic Buyers and several Buyers. You will be based at the Nordic head office in Stockholm, and the role will require some travelling to other Nordic offices and suppliers in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
As a Strategic Buyer, you will work closely with key stakeholders and other buyers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand specific demand, market dynamics, and critical aspects of the RFx process
- Analyze the supplier portfolio and identify new opportunities
- Drive the end-to-end RFx process in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Review and, where applicable, consolidate volumes, harmonize prices, initiate and negotiate agreements, and work with key stakeholders on requirement specifications
- Drive supplier performance management initiatives, follow up, and report on savings and supplier performance
- Drive continuous improvement projects
This is a direct permanent recruitment; you will be employed by the client with an initial standard 6-month probationary period. The company offers flexible working hours and a hybrid working setup, with the option to work remotely a few days per week.
Who are we looking for?
You have a few years of experience in strategic procurement and able to confidently and independently drive a full RFx process. You have hands-on negotiation experience. You draft and amend contracts, do not shy away from challenging projects, and enjoy working across a broad set of indirect categories. The variety and different depth of engagement, depending on the nature of the procurement project, motivates you and gives you the energy to develop and thrive.
Qualifications
• 2–5 years of experience in strategic procurement or equivalent
• Post-secondary education in strategic procurement or another relevant field
• Excellent command of Swedish and English, both written and spoken
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Driver's license (B)
Does this sound like something for you? Apply now with your CV. There is no need for a cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No AI tools are used to screen applications.