Buyer – Direct Procurement

Buyer – Direct Procurement

We are looking for a driven Buyer to join a dynamic and innovative environment within the automotive industry. In this role, you will be responsible for direct material procurement, managing supplier relationships and driving sourcing strategies for components used in vehicle production.

You will play a key role in ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and supply security, while contributing to the development of competitive and sustainable supply chains.

What you will do

Develop and implement commodity and sourcing strategies for direct materials

Lead supplier sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations

Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery

Drive cost optimization initiatives and support target setting for your commodity

Handle supplier negotiations for new programs, engineering changes, and ongoing production

Ensure supplier capacity, risk management, and supply chain stability

Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to align sourcing decisions

Contribute to product development projects from a procurement perspective

Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation

Your profile

Minimum 3+ years of experience in direct procurement, preferably within the automotive industry

Degree in Purchasing, Engineering, Business, Economics, or similar

Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management

Strong understanding of automotive supply chains and production processes

Experience working in a cross-functional and international environment

Good technical understanding of automotive components or systems

Skills & tools

Strong analytical skills and experience working with cost breakdowns and sourcing data

Advanced user of Excel

Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, or similar

Fluent in English (written and spoken), Swedish is a plus

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Who you are

A self-driven and proactive professional with a strong business mindset

Structured and comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment

A strong communicator with the ability to build long-term supplier relationships

Results-oriented with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery

A collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally

High level of integrity and accountability

Why join?

This is an opportunity to take on a key role in direct procurement, working close to product development and production. You will have a direct impact on supplier strategy, cost competitiveness, and the success of future vehicle programs, in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Additional info:

We schedule interviews on a rolling basis so do not wait until end date.