Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for driving results in a dynamic environment? As an Indirect Buyer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape innovative procurement strategies, build strong supplier relationships, and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, ever-evolving global setting. Does this sound like an assignment meant for you? Keep reading!

About the position
We are looking for a Buyer to our customer, a successful and fast-growing electric car company. This position is located in Gothenburg.

Your daily tasks
As an Indirect Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the client procures and delivers solutions while embracing the energy and excitement of constant change.

Your Responsibilities:

• Navigate Complexity with Confidence: Manage procurement activities with creativity and structure, even when priorities shift, or processes evolve.
• Lead with Solutions: Collaborate with internal teams to understand their needs and identify innovative and efficient ways to meet them.
• Act with Agility: Balance operational support with strategic procurement, adapting to changes in priorities, methods, or goals.
• Drive Procurement Success: Build supplier relationships and negotiate agreements that reflect our client’s standards and vision.
• Create and Improve: Seize opportunities to streamline processes, introduce new ideas, and challenge the status quo.

Your characteristics
We are looking for a flexible problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments and sees change as an opportunity for innovation. With the ability to stay focused and deliver results even when plans shift, you navigate complex situations with confidence. You are a confident communicator and a valuable collaborator, skilled at balancing diverse needs and priorities while building trust and inspiring engagement. Your natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement make you a catalyst for positive change. A proactive and results-driven approach, combined with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, is essential for this role.

Are you the one we are looking for? Please send us your application in English as soon as possible!

Qualifications:

• Education in business administration, finance, or procurement
• Experience in procurement or purchasing with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to identify opportunities
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working in a global environment with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and effectively resolve challenges
• Stakeholder management: Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, understand their needs, and guide purchasing decisions
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Meritorious:

• Proficiency in Swedish and other European languages is an advantage
• Experience with tools such as SRM, Fieldglass, or Workday

Contract type and hours
Full-time consulting assignment for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. Start according to agreement.

Application
Please apply through our website at perido.se/lediga-jobb/. Simply click the “Apply” button in the job advertisement, fill in your details, and upload your CV. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as the selection process is ongoing. Please note that some details about the assignment and/or client company may have been deliberately disclosed in the advertisement. If your profile matches what the client is looking for and you are contacted by a recruiter, you will receive all the information you need.

The recruiter responsible for this position is Linn Willberg, you can reach her via linn.willberg@perido.se. You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still haven’t found the answer you are looking for, you are most welcome to contact us at fraga@perido.se and one of our Recruitment Communicators will answer you. Always enter the reference number 34994 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status.

 About Perido
Why is our company named Perido? The name comes from the Latin word Peridoneus, which means ‘well-matched’. Perido is a consulting and recruitment company specializing in the white-collar sector, dedicated to helping you take the next step in your career. Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. We have grown steadily since our founding in 2003 and now have over 1,500 employees across the country, including around fifty internal staff at our headquarters in Stockholm and Gothenburg. As a Perido consultant, you’ll play a key role in our organization, growing alongside us while strengthening our clients’ businesses with your skills. Please visit our website www.perido.se for more information.