About the Role
We are now seeking a Purchasing Assistant at Åhléns headquarters! As a Purchasing Assistant, you will work closely with the Product Manager in daily purchasing work, focusing on efficient and high-quality purchasing administration. This is a broad role with many contact points where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for ensuring our product range maintains the highest quality by working with product data, campaigns, and internal processes.
Your tasks will include:
• Managing and updating product, price, and assortment data in our systems.
• Ensuring correct pricing, campaign coding, and seasonal adjustments of our product range.
• Coordinating and managing internal and external communication with suppliers regarding assortment, campaigns, and administrative matters.
• Proofreading and quality assuring product and campaign information.
• Actively participating in developing and improving work processes in collaboration with your immediate manager.
• Taking significant personal responsibility where your precision and commitment contribute to achieving our goals.
You will become part of a committed team of 15 people in Åhléns Purchasing and Assortment Organization. You will work closely with Product Managers, other Purchasing Assistants, and Master Data Administrators.
We Offer:
Åhléns has been in many Swedish hearts for over 120 years. With a long history in retail, we continue to be driven by constant development. Here, you can be part of an exciting journey where we combine our history with innovation and new working methods to create a profitable and sustainable future.
You Will Bring:
• Relevant education in purchasing or economics
• Previous experience as a purchasing assistant
• Preferably experience in retail and categories such as fashion or home
• Good Excel skills
• Excellent Swedish and English language skills, both written and spoken
The Purchasing Assistant role involves coordinating and cross-functional work. Therefore, we place great importance on your ability to collaborate and communicate with new contacts and maintain relationships. To succeed in the position, we seek someone solution-oriented and motivated to take initiative. Given the dynamic daily work as a Purchasing Assistant at Åhléns, you are flexible and curious. Furthermore, you have the ability to handle large amounts of data and are organized in your work.
About the Recruitment
We are seeking two temporary positions starting as soon as possible until April 2026 and June 2026. You will become part of our team at Åhléns headquarters on Dalagatan 100 in Stockholm.
Selection and interviews may occur continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so submit your application today!
With us, you'll become part of a passionate team driven by business acumen and entrepreneurship. We give you trust and the opportunity to grow in a developing environment. We warmly welcome you to Åhléns!