Sourcing Professional

Scope: 100% - Preferably on-site in Solna, Stockholm. Expectation is 3-4 days on site, with some flexibility.
Duration: 4 months
Maximum allowed notice period for selected candidate: Asap

Assignment Overview

We are looking for an experienced sourcing professional to manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, and industrialization activities within the industrial off-highway electrification sector. The role involves managing RFx processes, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective supplier nominations aligned with category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collect project-specific requirements and prepare RFx packages aligned with category strategies.

• Conduct supplier due diligence, including NDAs, sanction screenings, and compliance checks.

• Represent the company in supplier meetings and coordinate sourcing activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Project Management.

• Lead supplier and contract negotiations to achieve cost and timeline targets.

• Drive internal approvals through Sourcing Committees.

• Negotiate, sign, and implement supplier contracts using existing internal templates.

• Drive supplier industrialization activities, including project management, regular follow-ups, change management, and escalations.

• Provide weekly progress updates to the Project Purchasing Manager and Category Manager and participate in cross-functional meetings and sourcing councils.

Education (Must Have / Nice To Have)

Must Have

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Law, or a related field.

Experience (Must Have / Nice To Have)

Must Have

• 8+ years of experience in direct material sourcing, with expertise in mechanical components such as sheet metal, castings, and/or welded structures.

• Strong experience in source-to-pay processes, including tendering, contract negotiations, and closure.

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or automotive sectors.

• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter), ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365), and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Have

• Experience within the battery industry.

• Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, preferably with a focus on integrating AI into existing processes and ways of working

Language

Must Have

• Proficiency in English.

Personal / Soft Skills

• Self-managing and proactive in a dynamic work environment.

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Other Specifications

• Industry: Industrial off-highway electrification.

• Company operations: R&D and prototyping in Stockholm, Sweden, with serial production in Poland.

• Key Success Criteria

  • Timely and cost-effective supplier nominations aligned with category strategies.

  • Supplier contracts implemented without delays or compliance issues.

  • Positive feedback from internal stakeholders