Do you want to drive strategic sourcing and build long-term supplier partnerships? In this role, you will lead negotiations, develop category strategies, and collaborate closely with both suppliers and internal stakeholders to create real business value. You will also contribute to key initiatives within digitalisation and sustainability.

About the position
Perido is looking for a Buyer on behalf of our client – a well-known international company in the automotive industry. The position is located in Gothenburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and drive strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives within the assigned commodity area
• Develop, implement, and follow up on segment and category strategies
• Manage and develop supplier relationships through structured Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities
• Coordinate supplier integration in close collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Monitor market developments and analyze factors affecting the availability and pricing of materials and services
• Collaborate with internal functions to identify purchasing needs, develop supplier and market profiles, and define service levels
• Drive prioritization of procurement-related projects and activities
• Contribute to – and in more senior roles lead – transformation initiatives such as digitalization and sustainability programs
• Ensure compliance with established procurement processes and policies

Your characteristics
You will join an environment where procurement plays a strategic role in the organization’s success. The position offers the opportunity to work with complex sourcing challenges, develop strong supplier partnerships, and contribute to long-term business value in an international and collaborative setting. To succeed in this role, you are business-oriented and results-driven, with a structured and analytical approach to your work. You build strong relationships and collaborate easily with others, creating trust both internally and externally. You are proactive and adaptable to change, able to navigate new situations with confidence. At the same time, you take responsibility for your work and approach challenges in a solution-oriented way.

We look forward to reading your application. For this position we only accept applications in English.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• Experience managing projects and driving cross-functional initiatives
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in commercial supplier management
• Ability to work independently with overall guidance
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex but structured challenges
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders through clear and fact-based communication
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills

Contract type and hours
Full-time consulting assignment until 2026-12-18. Start 2026-03-23.

Contact for this position:
Charlotte Crowley
Charlotte.crowley@perido.se

Let us help you take the next step in your career
Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/

You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at fraga@perido.se. Please always include the position reference number 35712 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 or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.