Buying Professional - Finspång at Sway Sourcing

Norrköping, Östergötland County, Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Relationship Building, Procurement, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Digital Transformation, Structured Working, Flexibility, Commercial Mindset

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our project procurement team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a defined portfolio of suppliers and ensuring that purchasing activities meet the company’s quality and business requirements. Acting as a key link in the supply chain, you will collaborate closely with both internal stakeholders and international suppliers. The role involves working according to established procedures while also handling urgent matters and finding pragmatic solutions to challenges. Alongside your colleagues, you will play an important role in continuously improving procurement processes and enhancing supply chain performance. You will join a team of around ten buyers and one procurement planner, where junior and senior expertise is combined in a cooperative and supportive environment. The workplace culture is open, encouraging professional and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, proactive problem-solving, and structured ways of working to secure high-quality deliveries from our global supplier network. What we expect from you You are a strong relationship builder who communicates effectively in both English and Swedish. You have solid negotiation skills, along with analytical and problem-solving abilities. You work in a structured and efficient manner, can set the right priorities, and consistently deliver on targets. With a strong commercial mindset and experience in procurement and SAP, you are flexible and can adapt quickly to changing business needs. Key Responsibilities Negotiate project-related purchase orders in line with agreed terms, conditions, and pricing. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, processes, and guidelines. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular and structured communication. Monitor supplier performance to secure timely and high-quality deliveries. Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders on a variety of procurement tasks. Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and ways of working. Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders throughout the procurement cycle. Report and resolve supply chain issues that could impact operations. Contribute actively to the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey. Start Date & Application: Start Date: ASAP End Date: 2026-11-30 Application Deadline: 2025-10-22 Location: Finspång Contact person: 0790 062 711 Selections and interviews are ongoing! Sway Sourcing is an innovative recruitment partner specializing in matching the right talent with the right company—quickly and efficiently. Our primary focus lies in Finance, Administration, HR, Marketing, and IT, but we also have the broad expertise and flexibility required to deliver tailored recruitment solutions across all industries. Although we are a relatively new player, we have already gained the trust of many of Sweden's largest companies and operate both nationally and internationally. With bases in Sweden and Spain, we offer a unique combination of local expertise and global reach. Our strong network and deep industry insights make us the obvious partner for companies looking to stay ahead in their recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Specialist will manage a defined portfolio of suppliers and ensure purchasing activities meet quality and business requirements. Key responsibilities include negotiating purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and contributing to process improvements.