Purchaser at JOST Umeå - Key Role in a Global Industrial Environment

Are you passionate about driving projects forward, creating structure in complex contexts, and making a real difference? Do you have a business sense, technical interest, and a desire to develop in a global environment? Then the role of Purchaser at JOST Umeå could be the next step for you! About the Role As a Purchaser with us, you will have a central role in contributing to efficient, sustainable, and competitive purchasing. You will be part of a dedicated team where you help develop our procurement strategies, strengthen supplier networks, and drive business improvements that enhance our competitiveness. You will work strategically, tactically, and operatively to: • Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers • Manage parallel projects and priorities in a dynamic environment • Negotiate and sign agreements that create long-term value • Collaborate closely with production, logistics, quality, R&D, and the group's global procurement organization to ensure efficient and sustainable supply chains With us, you will work in an international environment with significant autonomy, where you have the opportunity to influence and shape your role and the future of procurement. Who are you? We are looking for someone who is curious, structured, and relationship-oriented, with a strong desire to learn and develop in a dynamic environment. You are motivated by taking responsibility, contributing to results, and growing in your role through collaboration and commitment. Ideally, you have: • Academic education in engineering, business, or equivalent interest and experience • Interest in purchasing and the manufacturing industry, experience is meritorious • Ability to analyze offers, negotiate terms, and build long-term relationships • Good communication skills in Swedish and English You are proactive, solution-oriented, and driven by development – someone who enjoys learning, taking responsibility, and contributing to change. What can JOST Umeå offer you? Here you will work in an international environment for a world-leading company. Our employees describe our atmosphere as family-like with a wonderful spirit among colleagues, both within and between departments. Work-wise, there is great freedom with responsibility, short decision-making paths, and significant opportunities for development. Working with us means being part of a team with strong forward momentum, drive, and ambition – always with the customer's best interests in focus. We strive to ensure our customers are met with high-quality products, and it is important to us to be innovative in the industry. Through cutting-edge technical development, we contribute to the future of agriculture. As employee benefits, we offer flexible working hours and reduced working hours, as we believe it is important for our employees to adapt work to their individual life situations. We also offer wellness allowances, workplace massage, as well as opportunities for favorable bicycle leasing and private healthcare insurance. Inclusion in working life is a matter of course for us. We want to utilize the qualities that great diversity brings, and we therefore welcome applicants of different genders and backgrounds. To ensure a safe and secure work environment, we conduct background checks during recruitment and apply random drug testing in our workplace. Your Application Application Deadline: 2025-11-23 Selection will be ongoing Employment Type: Permanent Employment Degree: Full-time Working Hours: Daytime Commencement: As soon as possible or by agreement Address: Brännland 300 Contact: For more information about the position, please contact Alva Berntsson, recruiting manager, at 073-068 49 63. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Linda Sörman, HR, at 090-170 519. We look forward to your application!