Indirect Regional Buyer for Gambro

Gambro is a global medical technology company and a leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying products, therapies and services for In-center Care and Self Care haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Renal Intensive Care and Hepatic Care.Gambro was founded in 1964 and has more than 8,000 employees, production facilities in 11 countries, sales subsidiaries in more than 40 and sales in more than 100 countries.Please read more at www.gambro.com.Gambro Indirect Regional Buyer Sweden and Northern Europe Indirect Purchasing within Gambro is responsible for the sourcing of all indirect materials and services.Indirect Purchasing operates on a global, regional and local level.Gambro seeks a responsible candidate to drive customer value beyond expectations.This person will also be responsible for selecting, nominating, and continuously improving a world-class supply base in the region, at optimized cost and best quality for Gambro.This is a key purchasing position within supplier relationship management, and will have responsibility for affecting Gambro's overall aspects of purchase price and quality cost.Main Responsibilities . Negotiation and Nomination/ Sourcing .Responsible for regional supply contacts and contracts.. Perform scorecards and review periodically with identified key suppliers, continuous improvement focus in all aspects of Gambro business (quality, total cost, delivery, relationship) . Supplier Relationship Management . Cross-Functional Global Interaction . Identify new suppliers, technologies and other opportunities .Drive savings opportunities with supply base .Establish strategies for assigned commodities in the region The position is located in Lund, Sweden and will report to the Director of Indirect Purchasing.Background You are a person with a degree preferably in Engineering, Business or other equivalent.You have at least 3 years of sourcing experience with solid knowledge in indirect purchasing.You have an advantage in this position if you have experience from a global organization and/or multinational corporation.You are fluent in both oral and written Swedish and English.You have a strong proficiency in computer skills.You are a strong communicator with skills in negotiation.You have the ability to work both effectively and independently and have a passionate approach to your work.Furthermore, you are a person that takes initiative, are results oriented and have a "Can Do" attitude.You are open to both national and international travel.How to apply You apply by clicking the link below, which takes you to a registration form where you fill in contact details and attach CV and letter of intent, written in Swedish or English.Please send in your application no later than Thursday, February 21.