Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to take a key role in a global automotive organization? We are looking for a driven buyer with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, build strong supplier partnerships, and contribute to value creation across cost, quality, and sustainability for our client.  

About the position
We at Perido are now looking for a Buyer to join our client, an exciting and forward-thinking company in the automotive industry. At Procurement, you will be a part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services – at the right cost, quality, and technology is essential for the success of the company. The position is based in Gothenburg.

Your daily tasks
You will be part of the Premium Surface team within the Vehicle Platform organization, with responsibility for all procurement-related activities. In this role, you will lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects, covering preparation, implementation, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, sustainability, and contract management. You will contribute to the development and implementation of supplier strategies and build long-term commercial relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Working proactively with key stakeholders, you will develop a strong understanding of your product or function, its market, supply base, and innovation potential. The role focuses on increasing company value through improvements in cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Responsibilities also include market analysis, prioritization, defining negotiation strategies, and managing business in current production.

Your characteristics
To be successful in the role, you need to have a business mindset, with high integrity and professionalism. You are performance-driven with great communication and excellent cooperation skills. You enjoy working co-operatively in teams as well as independently, driving and completing tasks with a positive mindset. You possess negotiation skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can handle many issues/projects in parallel. As a person, you need to dare to question the status quo or specific paths with stakeholders, suppliers, people; and work proactively to build a better understanding and work for common solutions.

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? We look forward to reading your application! For this role, we only accept applications in English.

Qualifications:

• University degree in the relevant area
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably from purchasing/procurement
• Negotiation skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) with great communication skills in general

Contract type and hours
Full-time consulting assignment until 2026-12-18. 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 35649 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.