Dina arbetsuppgifter We are seeking a Professional Services Buyer for our client in Gothenburg. Key Responsibilities: - Source Professional Services, including purchased services and time and material. - Develop supplier networks for each category, outlining short and long-term sourcing plans, and coordinating with the business/stakeholders. - Implement procurement based on established strategies and frameworks. - Engage in negotiations for commercial and legal contracts, and draft agreements. - Evaluate purchase requests and choose suppliers or contracts that align with defined strategies and agreements. - Offer guidance to stakeholders regarding procurement matters and assist them throughout the procurement process, including any revisions to requests. Enhance cooperation with stakeholders to work together towards shared objectives. - Monitor important metrics related to supplier and stakeholder adherence to contracts; identify and implement necessary measures to enhance compliance and consistently evaluate supplier performance in terms of quality and cost. - Conduct market analysis to assist in sourcing efforts. - Establish and sustain business relationships with suppliers and internal parties. - Begin and oversee supplier assessments and audits. Deliveries Summarize and report on sourcing progress: - Provide a summary and report on project costs. - Identify services to be procured. - Compile a list of potential suppliers and share it with stakeholders. - Create a request for quotation, distribute it, negotiate and select the most favorable supplier. - Develop a presentation detailing the chosen supplier and present it to management as a business case. - Begin the process of bringing on board selected suppliers. Requirements - A degree in business administration, finance, purchasing, or a related field. - At least 6 years of experience in Indirect Purchasing, with a preference for experience in the automotive industry. Experience in procuring Bought Services/Work Packages, particularly in a technical field, is desired. The candidate should also possess strong negotiation skills and be adept at creating agreements. - Extensive emphasis on individual qualities like strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Capable of promptly grasping the requirements of internal stakeholders and being customer-oriented. Adaptable and adept at grasping terminology and operational procedures swiftly, always willing to adjust their approach to achieve optimal outcomes. Experienced in managing numerous projects and large volumes of data simultaneously, working in an organized and efficient manner. - Proficient in both written and verbal Swedish and English. Familiar with collaborating in a diverse global setting involving individuals from different cultural backgrounds. - Possess advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. Previous exposure to procurement and administrative software and platforms such as SRM, Fieldglass, and Workday is highly beneficial. Tillträde och ansökan Start of the assignment: 2024-06-16 End of the assignment: 2025-06-16 Deadline: 2024-04-29 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