Dina arbetsuppgifter In this assignment you will work for our client in the automotive industry. The Strategic Buyer Lead oversees or carries out the process of strategic sourcing by initiating and leading efforts to source materials and reduce costs, creating and executing the strategy for a specific area, and driving important purchasing activities within the commodity. In this assignment you will also have the following tasks: - Develop processes for managing relationships with suppliers and setting goals for ongoing improvement. - Engage in contract negotiations and work with internal clients to plan supplier integration. - Keeps track of market trends affecting availability and pricing of materials/services. - Collaborate with internal clients to determine sourcing requirements, create buyer profiles, analyze market trends, and establish service level standards. At a higher level, individuals may spearhead efforts to drive changes such as digitalization and sustainability. Those at the lead level in the Buying field usually have specialized knowledge acquired through both education and practical experience. Their duties often involve overseeing significant projects or processes independently, providing guidance to junior staff, and handling challenging and intricate issues. Requirements The main requirement is that you have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. We are looking forward to your application! Tillträde och ansökan Start Date: 2024-05-02 End Date: 2024-12-20 Deadline: ASAP Location: Gothenburg Contact person: +46 790 06 27 11 Selections and interviews are ongoing! Om oss Sway Sourcing is a modern company that recruits in several industries on the Swedish labor market. We match candidates’ skills and knowledge with the company’s needs. Sway Sourcing has a company management and staff with extensive experience in the recruitment industry, both as owners and employees. We have a large network within the industries we specialize in and can therefore find the candidates who quickly become an asset for the companies.