Purchasing Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist for an urgent interim consultancy assignment with a leading global industrial company. This is a full-time role based in Umeå, where you will support a strategic project focused on optimizing the aftermarket spare parts supply chain and improving profitability.

The assignment is expected to start as soon as possible, and we are therefore looking for candidates who are available at short notice.

About the Company

Our client is a globally operating industrial organization with a strong international presence and an established aftermarket business. The company continuously invests in supply chain optimization, operational excellence and customer value creation. As part of a strategic initiative, the organization is focused on strengthening its aftermarket operations through improved sourcing strategies, supplier performance and logistics efficiency.

About the Role

Why join this team?

You will join an experienced procurement organization and play a key role in a high-priority project aimed at improving profitability within the aftermarket business. Working closely with aftermarket specialists, sales companies and suppliers, you will have a direct impact on sourcing strategies, pricing and supply chain performance.

This assignment offers an excellent opportunity to apply your procurement expertise in an international environment while contributing to measurable business results.

What will this role achieve?

As Purchasing Specialist, you will drive improvements across the aftermarket spare parts supply chain. Through supplier negotiations, logistics optimization and cost reduction initiatives, you will help ensure competitive pricing, improved service levels and increased profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Renegotiate spare part pricing with suppliers to improve profitability
• Review and optimize logistics flows and supply chain footprints
• Reduce total landed cost while maintaining service levels
• Challenge supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Evaluate and implement alternative sourcing solutions when beneficial
• Collaborate with aftermarket specialists, sales companies and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts and commercial negotiations
• Monitor lead times and supplier performance
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the primary Purchasing representative for aftermarket parts projects

About you

Requirements

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within spare parts or aftermarket operations
• Strong understanding of supply chains, logistics optimization and cost reduction initiatives
• Extensive experience in supplier negotiations and stakeholder management
• Ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
• Available to work primarily on-site in Umeå (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Skills

• Strategic Procurement
• Supplier Negotiation
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Logistics Analysis
• Cost Reduction
• Contract Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Management

Personal attributes

• Commercially minded
• Analytical
• Strong communicator and negotiator
• Results-oriented

Nice to have

• Experience from the automotive, heavy trucking or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of international logistics, customs and supplier network optimization

Sounds interesting?

We are looking to fill this position immediately and will review applications on an ongoing basis. If you are interested and available for a new assignment in the near term, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the role may be filled before the application deadline.