Do you want to work close to the business through strategic purchasing? We are now seeking a Buyer within Marketing Purchasing, where you will play an active role in sourcing initiatives, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement within a global environment.

About the position
Perido is looking for a Buyer for one of our customers, a successful name in the automotive industry. You will take the lead in marketing-related sourcing projects within the client company’s purchasing organization. The Marketing Purchasing function supports the entire group across areas such as marketing services, events, business intelligence, and printing services. The supplier base is both global and local. The office is located in Gothenburg, where the culture is strongly team-oriented, with colleagues who support one another, bring energy to their work, and value a positive and respectful working environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Planning, sourcing, and follow-up on project sourcing
• Act as a supplier host for several suppliers, ensuring strong and professional relationships and serving as the single point of contact for the group
• Optimizing the supplier base by focusing on sustainability, quality, and other strategic parameters
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the team
• Actively contribute to team development by bringing improvement ideas and supporting your colleagues

Your characteristics
We believe that you are a person with integrity, high energy and passion for performance. You have a good spirit, spread positive energy around you and are good at communication, both verbal and written. Since the job is about building relationships plus negotiating and convincing others about the best solutions and ways of working, we also believe you should have good networking skills, analytical skills and the ability to be effective in a variety of presentation settings.

Is this what you are looking for? We look forward to reading your application in English!

Qualifications:

• Experience from purchasing in a global organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Fluent in English – oral and written
• Team player and ability to work autonomously

Meritorious:

• Marketing and/or marketing purchasing knowledge

Contract type and hours
Full-time, consulting assignment until 2027-02-26. Start 2026-03-02.

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.

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 35633 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your status in the process or disclose the client company if it has been omitted from the advertisement.

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.