Strategic Buyer/ Commodity Manager

Electrolux Outdoor Products is a world-leading producer of forestry, park and garden products as well as of certain equipment for the construction and stone industry.The sector comprises mainly high-performance chainsaws, trimmers, clearing saws, turf-care equipment, power cutters and diamond tools.Electrolux Outdoor Products has a total sales of approximately SEK 30 billion and about 11,500 employees.

The Swedish operations are located in Huskvarna, where approximately 1800 employees work in the areas of marketing, high-technology research, product development and production.Products are marketed, sold and distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide through different distribution channels such as our sales companies, independent distributors, dealers and Key Account Customers.Well-known brands are Husqvarna, Jonsered, Partner, Dimas, McCulloch and Flymo.



STRATEGIC BUYER / COMMODITY MANAGER

CHAINSAWS & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

This is a position in the central 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 central purchasing team consists of
nine experienced and competent colleagues handling a total purchase value of approximately 2,0 billion SEK per year.

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.

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.Knowledge in electronics and/or plastics is appreciated.We estimate the number of business overnight stays to 40 - 60 per year.

This is a qualified and important position that is expected to visibly contribute to our business success.We offer excellent opportunities for further personal development within the Electrolux Outdoor Products sector and the Electrolux group.

For further information about Electrolux and Outdoor Products please visit www.electrolux.com and www.husqvarna.com - If you have any questions you can call Mr.
If you are interested in this position and you fulfill the requirements above, please go to our homepage www.husqvarna.com and apply (application and CV in English) via the "ANSÖK ONLINE"-button.Last application is April 9, 2006.