Experienced Operational Purchaser Opportunity at SAAB in Gothenburg
Are you an experienced operational purchaser who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to take the next step in your career? Jefferson Wells is seeking a driven and meticulous Operational Purchaser for an exciting consulting assignment at our client SAAB in Gothenburg. Here you'll have the opportunity to work in a growing procurement organization focusing on electronics and components. Apply today!
Location: Gothenburg
Start Date: 2026-01-01
Assignment Length: Consulting assignment until 2026-06-30 with potential extension
Employment: Consultant position with Jefferson Wells
About the Operational Purchaser Role:
As an Operational Purchaser at SAAB, you'll be part of one of eight category teams within procurement, working closely with strategic and operational purchasers. You'll play a central role in ensuring deliveries to production, characterized by project focus and high tempo. The role involves extensive responsibility for material flows and supplier contacts, with strong emphasis on quality, flexibility, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Purchasing materials and services based on planned needs
* Order placement and order monitoring
* Developing cost estimates
* Managing supplier invoices
* Providing ongoing feedback to project managers and internal stakeholders
* Supplier relationship management and follow-up
* Optimizing material flows
Ideal Candidate:
We're seeking someone with experience in purchasing, supply, or sourcing, preferably as an operational purchaser. You thrive in a production-oriented environment with high tempo and have good understanding of factors driving procurement in a Supply Chain. To succeed in this role, you are unpretentious, solution-oriented, and able to act quickly without losing sight of the overall picture.
Desired Qualifications:
* 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, supply, or sourcing
* Ability to work independently and drive delivery precision
* Strong communication skills and positive attitude
* Responsible and proactive with a solutions-focused approach
The position requires passing and being approved according to current security protection regulations. Positions with client security classification requirements may involve specific citizenship requirements.
About Jefferson Wells:
Jefferson Wells is a consulting and recruitment company specialized in talent acquisition for managers and specialists. Our unique expertise and industry experience help businesses grow while offering long-term career development for our candidates. Jefferson Wells operates in approximately 50 locations in Sweden and over 50 countries worldwide and is part of ManpowerGroup.
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