Buyer Direct Materials

About the Company
Avaron AB is a growing consultancy focused on technology, finance, and business support. We match your expertise with the market's most interesting assignments, offering a platform where your professional development is central.
About the Assignment
We are looking for a Buyer within direct materials to strengthen a procurement team working with raw material and steel parts in the automotive industry. The assignment covers sourcing activities for stamped components that have a significant impact on the final product, in a complex supplier landscape. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization and engage market-leading suppliers, with a clear focus on business value, sustainability, and long-term supplier performance.
Job DescriptionLead and support cross-functional sourcing projects and market tests from preparation through implementation and follow-up
Perform market analysis, prioritize sourcing activities, and define negotiation strategies
Drive negotiations, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection
Manage contracts and support contract-related activities with a focus on sustainability
Handle ongoing business related to current production for cold and hot stamped parts
Challenge assumptions and ways of working constructively to help stakeholders align on the best solution
RequirementsUniversity degree in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably within purchasing/procurement
Strong negotiation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple issues and projects in parallel
Fluent in English, written and spoken
Professional business mindset with high integrity
Nice to haveExperience working with cold and hot stamped parts
Experience collaborating with market-leading suppliers in a complex sourcing area
Application
Selections are made on an ongoing basis, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.