Sourcing and Procurement leader in Stockholm

Job description
We are currently seeking a Country Sourcing Leader in Sweden who can start immediately. The role is within Indirect Procurement organization. You will be working with the key and strategic suppliers, implementing change management initiatives to secure high stakeholder satisfaction and ensuring a competitive advantage. Do you have proven purchasing and transformational leadership track record, successful project management of complex initiatives with outstanding results and experience with high stakeholder satisfaction? Then this role as a country sourcing leader in Sweden for the leader of energy management solutions can be the perfect match for you. Hit apply today!


This role will report to Northern Europe Indirect Procurement Manager.As a consultant at Randstad, you are employed by us and work for one of our clients. You have the same benefits with Randstad as with any other employer with a collective agreement and benefits such as a wellness grant, occupational health care, insurances and discounts on gym memberships. In addition, you are offered a range of career opportunities. You get the chance to experience different company cultures and to gain experience from different industries, which helps you in developing your skills and building a well-rounded CV. The position can include many contacts and hence, it is important that you have a good ability to cooperate with others and good skills in communication. As a person, we see that you are driven and used to work independently. If you are looking for an employer that offers different assignments and new contacts, then you will enjoy being part of Randstad.

Responsibilities
You will be working for an international company which is the leader of energy management solutions. They are now going through a transformation and will change the way they work today which you will be able to be a part of. You will work in a diverse and supportive team of professionals and report to Northern Europe Indirect Procurement Manager.


What you´ll do:
 • The overall objectives consist of reaching the savings target for the country through project management initiatives.  There is a purchasing operating plan outlined, and you will be expected to deliver those projects and identify new initiatives which will boost the productivity performance for Sweden.
• Collaborate with regional commodity managers, to ensure solutions to be implemented are in line with corporate strategy.
• Ensure any complaints arising from stakeholders are dealt with effectively and develop/monitor supplier development plans as necessary.
• Report progress of the country performance, achievements and roadblocks to IP manager and country CFO
• Lead organization evolution in collaboration with the business transformation projects

Working hours
Full time, start immediately, consultancy period of 8 months to end of August. There could be an option to become permanent at the end of the duration. The office is located in Solna. They work remotely and from the office, flexible. You don’t need to be located in Stockholm.

Qualifications
What you’ll need:
• 2-3 years of strong experience and knowledge of working within Indirect Procurement Supply Chain process from Tendering, Negotiation, Supplier Selection Criteria, Contract Award and Implementation.
• Good level of knowledge on Real Estate, Company Cars, Telecoms, Travel and/or Marketing.
• Proven track record of successful Procurement Leadership and/or Transformation leadership 
• Experience working in a global project/matrix organization with cross cultural experience.
• Strong English as well as Swedish communication skills, written and oral.
• Experience working in a global project/matrix organization with cross cultural experience.
 
Preferable qualification but not mandatory:
• Knowledge of Procure to Pay system Coupa, SAP, and SSP-SRM supplier portals
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business in related field.
 
For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. This role requires strong leadership and skill set of communication and a team player. As a person you are a self-driven individual with strong communication, collaboration and influence skill set. You are professional and results orientated with an ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations and to plan and prioritize a varied and high-volume workload. 

Experience
2-3 years in a similar role

Application
2021-01-25, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible. Please send your CV in English.


For more information: Ronja Romano

About the company
With more than 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry and offers staffing, consulting and recruitment solutions in all areas of expertise. We also offer interim management, executive search and outplacement services. We have a large network of clients and candidates, which means that we convey hundreds of jobs within different industries all over Sweden. Our ambition is to be the best employer in the market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we help people and organizations to reach their true potential. We call it Human Forward.