Are you strategic, proactive, and results-driven? Do you enjoy leading complex negotiations and influencing stakeholders across teams and markets? Are you ready to drive global sourcing initiatives and deliver measurable business results? Then this might be your next step!

About the position
We are looking for a Senior Digital Buyer for our client, a well-known company within the automotive industry. You will be working from the office in Gothenburg.

Your daily tasks
In this role, you will be responsible for driving global category strategies and translating them into actionable sourcing plans that deliver measurable business results. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to secure strong commercial agreements, improve supplier performance, and proactively manage supply risks while supporting the company’s overall business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement global category strategies and translate them into actionable sourcing plans
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements to secure optimal terms and cost savings
• Drive supplier performance improvements in line with defined KPIs
• Engage and influence internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business priorities and goals
• Manage complex negotiations and discussions with a focus on maximizing business value
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks while leveraging market opportunities
• Collaborate with procurement teams across the group to maximize synergies and shared strategies

Your characteristics
For this role, a successful candidate is strategic, results-driven, and confident in leading negotiations and influencing stakeholders. You are proactive, adaptable, and able to navigate complex situations while maintaining focus on business value. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively across teams and markets to drive performance and deliver measurable outcomes.

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity?
We look forward to reading your application!

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of strategic procurement experience, with at least 3 years in an IT Procurement role
• Experience in category management, procurement, and negotiation, complemented by strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to conduct spend analysis and opportunity assessments.
• BSc (or higher) in Business Administration, Economics or Technical discipline from a university
• Full proficiency in MS office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written English

Contract type and hours

Full-time consulting assignment until 2026-12-31. Start 2026-05-01.

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/

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