Project Buyer - 175451

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

If you’re ambitious, driven and team-spirited, this is your opportunity to build a career as a Project Buyer based at our site in Stockholm, Sweden

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The role requires the use of professional purchasing practices and techniques ensuring availability of parts/services/goods while managing overall costs, inventory and supporting the creation of improved sourcing strategies. The Project Buyer is the procurement representative in the project core team and has the full responsibility to manage and maintain the material budget. The work will be performed for our Digital & Integrated Systems organisation (DIS).


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support in the creation of purchase contracts for the project & operations in scope to ensure on-time delivery
Supporting the sourcing strategy and the project procurement strategy
Modify quantity and technical requirements of orders continuously according to project needs
Supporting tender/bidding process
Monitor supplier performance
Validate purchase requisitions
Manage material cost reduction activities
Release and approve purchase orders L1
Ensure compliance with procurement directives and legal policies
Support in negotiations and issue purchase orders for the assigned projects
Asses risks in the project supply and propose solutions in meeting customer demands
Represent procurement and supply chain in the project core team
Maintain project master data in ERP.
Manage material deliveries
Ensure correct action and handling of dangerous goods
Ensure correct action of material flow with respect to VAT and import/export regulations
Manage inventories


QUALIFICATIONS
Preferably Bachelors or Master Degree in Business, Engineering or Science
Min. 1-2 years relevant working experience required
Background in Procurement or Project Management
Working knowledge of – ERP System (SAP and Baan), Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office
Strong analytical skills and continuous improvement skills
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment (networks, global sourcing)
Financial awareness, in particular experience in cost structure analysis, cost control activities, target settings
Comprehensive know-how of modern supply chains.


An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.