Category Buyer - Painted Plastics & Airvents

We’re looking for a Category Buyer - Painted Plastics & Airvents for a global automotive company in Gothenburg. Start is September 1st, 1 year limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

Assignment description
The Category Buyer secures supply and delivers cost efficiency and additional value in sourcing programs, by participating and executing on Commodity Business Plans, and by having a clear view on business demands as well as supplier market.

Main responsibilities

Have a total cost approach by delivering cost savings, cash flow and added-value improvements


Anchors and execute Commodity Business Plans, e.g. identifying and leading key programs to achieve cost saving targets and setting supplier base portfolio, based on market and business needs


Lead commercial and contractual negotiation with suppliers within the area


Together with Stakeholders prepare and effectuate RFI/RFQ within the area


Conduct market-, supplier- and spend analysis to be on top of the area and be able to perform strategic sourcing initiatives



Required qualifications

University degree or equivalent professional experience in relevant area


A minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience


Solid negotiation, commercial and contractual track record


Fluent in English (written and spoken)


Professional experience in multi sourcing.



Personal qualities

High integrity and professionalism


Business and performance driven


A great communicator and excellent cooperation skills


Self-drive


Positive mind-set



This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is September 1st, 1 year limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.
Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis.

For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson recruiter at Incluso.