Purchaser/Sourcer

Scope :100% and onsite 5 days/week in Stockholm

Duration: 6 months with the possibility for an extension

Start: End of August

Assignment Overview:

The role is responsible for executing sourcing activities within either MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) or IT to meet business needs. The focus is on securing an optimal balance between quality, delivery, and cost while driving long-term value creation through supplier engagement, commercial governance, and sustainable sourcing solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and execute sourcing activities within MRO or IT.

• Support the organization with demand consolidation, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.

• Ensure commercial governance and supplier engagement.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business objectives.

• Negotiate agreements to secure performance and drive continuous improvement.

• Drive value creation by challenging existing ways of working and proposing sustainable solutions.

• Balance quality, delivery, and cost considerations to support long-term business needs.

Education (Must Have/Nice To Have):

Nice To Have:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.

Experience (Must Have/Nice To Have):

Must Have:

• Significant experience in MRO or IT sourcing, procurement, or related fields.

• Proven track record of managing complex sourcing initiatives.

• Strong understanding of commercial operations, leading supplier negotiations and contract management.

• Strong understanding of MRO or IT operations.

• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.

• Experience conducting spend analysis and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Nice To Have:

For MRO Sourcing

• Experience sourcing indirect materials and services.

• Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Experience working with technical stakeholders such as Engineering, Production, Maintenance, or Operations.

For IT Sourcing

• Experience sourcing software, hardware, cloud services, or IT consulting services.

• Experience negotiating software licensing and SaaS agreements.

• Understanding of IT supplier ecosystems and commercial models.

Language:

Must Have:

• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Nice To Have:

• Swedish.

Personal / Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strategic mindset combined with a strong execution focus.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Well-structured way of working.

• Solution-oriented approach.

• Results-driven mindset.

• Ability to challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for value creation.

Other Specifications:

• Focus area will be MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) for two consultants and for the third one it will be IT sourcing.

• Responsible for securing long-term and sustainable sourcing solutions.

• Strong stakeholder interaction across internal business functions and external suppliers.

• Emphasis on supplier engagement, commercial governance, and continuous improvement.