Buyer, Direct Material
Drive strategic sourcing and cost optimization for powertrain direct materials in a global procurement setup across EU and China.
About the Company
Avaron AB is a growing consultancy focused on technology, finance, and business support. We match your expertise with the market's most interesting assignments, offering a platform where your professional development is central.
About the Assignment
We are looking for a Buyer within direct material to join a procurement organization in the powertrain domain. You will work in a developing and challenging area together with a procurement team across EU and China and collaborate closely with stakeholders such as R&D, Strategy & Business, Manufacturing & Logistics and other key functions. The assignment focuses on securing production materials to engine plants in Europe and China, with high quality and strong commercial value.
The work is carried out in a remote desktop environment, and you are expected to use your own equipment when needed.
Job Description
- Drive and develop purchasing activities within base engine components
- Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives
- Act as the main point of contact towards suppliers
- Perform market benchmarking and supplier evaluations
- Run strategic sourcing activities and lead negotiations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and “internal customers” across functions
- Manage ordering activities and handle agreements
- Develop and optimize the supplier base
Requirements
- Business or Technical university degree (or equivalent)
- Experience from commercial and/or engineering work (2-5 year), including commercial negotiations
- Legal knowledge
- Strong business acumen combined with high integrity
- Ability to prioritize your work and deliver on time
- Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish (written and spoken)
- Ability to work in a remote desktop environment and use your own equipment when necessary
Nice to have
- Experience from procurement within powertrain systems and accessories
Application
Selections are made on an ongoing basis, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
- Platser
- Göteborg
Göteborg
Om Avaron AB
Avaron grundades med visionen om att skapa ett konsultbolag där kompetens och livskvalitet går hand i hand. Vi är ett nischat team som idag verkar inom komplexa miljöer såsom bank, finans och storskalig industri.
Som konsult hos oss får du det bästa av två världar: tryggheten och de spännande uppdragen hos stora, etablerade uppdragsgivare, kombinerat med det lilla bolagets snabbhet, transparens och personliga kontakt.
Vi tror inte på krångliga hierarkier eller onödig administration. Istället lägger vi kraften på det som faktiskt betyder något – att leverera värde i våra projekt och att se till att våra medarbetare trivs, utvecklas och har en balans i livet som fungerar på riktigt.