Operational Buyer

Operational Buyer – Automotive – Gothenburg, Sweden

Support a leading automotive manufacturer across direct and indirect procurement activities within a busy operational purchasing environment.

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Duration: Initial 6-month rolling contract

Rate: Excellent hourly rate

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Buyer to support a leading automotive manufacturing organisation in Gothenburg. Working across direct and indirect procurement categories, you will support sourcing activities, supplier performance and operational purchasing requirements.

This assignment will suit an experienced contractor who can quickly integrate into an established team and contribute from day one.

The Role

You will support purchasing activities across a range of direct and indirect spend categories. Responsibilities will include sourcing products and services, supplier selection, performance management and commercial negotiations.

Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure products and services are available to support ongoing operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect procurement activities
• Product and service sourcing
• Supplier selection and management
• Supplier relationship management
• Supplier performance improvement
• RFx and commercial negotiations
• Pricing and terms negotiation
• Operational purchasing support

What You’ll Bring

• Operational buying experience
• Procurement and sourcing background
• Supplier management experience
• Commercial negotiation skills
• Manufacturing purchasing experience
• Experience working independently
• Experience managing complex procurement activities
• 5+ years’ industry experience

Candidate Profile

You will be a confident procurement professional with strong operational buying experience and the ability to manage supplier relationships within a manufacturing environment. Comfortable working independently, you will be capable of supporting operational purchasing activities and delivering results within a fast-paced automotive organisation.