Strategic Buyer

STRATEGIC BUYER

CHAINSAWS & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT


This is a position in the purchasing team.This team is a strategic department responsible for agreements, contracts and for coordinated activities to reduce total cost.The department is also responsible for the purchasing process and procedures.The purchasing team consists of
eight experienced and competent colleagues handling a total purchase value of approximately 1,0 billion SEK per year.

The position is a temporary assignment during 8 months starting in the middle of May.

Job description
You will be responsible for the purchasing of some material groups, i.e.develop, harmonize and coordinate the cost reduction activities in these groups.Create and support local as well as cross border agreements and ensure proper supplier evaluation activities.You will work in close cooperation with the production and development departments to provide the chainsaws & landscape equipment organization with a competitive cost advantage by focusing on lowest possible total cost considering product quality and total purchasing cost.

Competencies needed
To succeed in this position, you should have experience, interest and insight in commercial aspects of negotiating, purchasing processes and procedures, as well as technical matters and logistics.

We are looking for a determined, open-minded, self-motivated individual who is ready to take the initiative and work independently in a fully global team.Most likely you have a University Degree in Engineering or Business.You have at least five years experience in international purchasing, including Low Cost Countries, and it is mandatory that you have very good skills in Swedish and English.We estimate the number of business overnight stays to 20 - 30 per year.

This is a qualified and important position that is expected to visibly contribute to our business success.

Information
For further information about Husqvarna Group please visit www.husqvarna.com.If you have any questions you can call Mr.
Application
If you are interested in this position and you fulfill the requirements above, please visit www.husqvarna.com/career and apply ONLINE.Last application date is Feb 15th, 2009.


Husqvarna is the world's largest producer of lawn mowers, chainsaws and portable petrol-powered garden equipment such as trimmers and blowers.The Group is also a world leader in diamond tools and cutting equipment for the construction and stone industries.Net sales in 2007 were SEK 33.3 billion and the average number of employees was 16,000.
The turnover of the Group's Swedish operation in 2007 was more than 11 billion SEK and the average number of employees was 2,500.The main manufacturing site which produces chainsaws, clearing saws, trimmers and riders, is situated in Huskvarna.