Descripción
Shape purchasing strategies and supplier partnerships for OT categories and machinery investments. In this position, you combine commercial responsibility with close collaboration across the organization to secure reliable, compliant and competitive solutions. About the job As Strategic Purchaser, you manage purchasing activities for assigned categories in line with procurement guidelines and KPIs. Your scope covers both strategic development and day-to-day purchasing, including regional and local agreements. Job responsibilities Develop category strategies together with Global Category Managers and relevant stakeholders. Lead sourcing activities, from identifying potential suppliers to negotiating agreements. Manage supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery. Maintain accurate purchasing information, contracts, prices and supplier data. Resolve supplier-related issues in collaboration with production, logistics, customers and finance. Contribute to supplier audits and continuous improvement of purchasing processes and tools. Location and flexibility The location for this position is Fagersta and we offer a hybrid solution. Your profile You understand strategic purchasing and know how to turn business needs into effective sourcing activities and supplier agreements. A structured approach helps you balance commercial objectives, compliance and collaboration across different functions. Your background includes Experience of strategic purchasing, sourcing or category management. Knowledge of supplier negotiations, contracts and performance management. Ability to analyze markets, prices, supplier capacity and historical purchasing data. Experience of working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Understanding of purchasing policies, processes and authorization frameworks. Collaboration is central to your work. You communicate clearly, involve the right stakeholders and build constructive relationships with suppliers and colleagues across functio