Purchasing Business Developer – 9693

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Purchasing Business Developer to join our dynamic team.

What You Will Do:

• Program Facilitation: Identify key cost-saving initiatives, organize cost workshops, and lead negotiation events.
• Representation: Represent Purchasing in internal cross-functional forums and budget discussions.
• Community Support: Provide support to the buyer’s community during escalations, ensuring the allocation of internal resources and removing roadblocks.
• Budget Management: Manage the engineering and tooling budget, assist in budget allocation, and escalate issues to the Program Council when necessary.
• Reporting Duties: Present the Cost Program’s status updates in cross-functional forums.

What You Bring:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated project leadership experience.
• Planning and Prioritization: Ability to plan effectively, understand your purpose, and make the right prioritizations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Self-motivated with the ability to interact comfortably across various functions within the organization.
• Communication Skills: Clear communication in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Swedish is preferred.
• Operational Support: Support buyers in your team with operational tasks.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in automotive purchasing or purchasing within large organizations is advantageous.