Do you have experience in operational purchasing and want to work closely with production in a dynamic project environment? We at Jefferson Wells are currently seeking an Operational Purchaser for our client SAAB in Solna. In this role, you will be a key person in ensuring material flows and delivery precision to advanced production. We welcome your application today!
Location: Solna
Start: As soon as possible
Assignment: Long-term consultancy assignment
About the Role
As an Operational Purchaser at SAAB, you will be responsible for ensuring deliveries of planned needs to production, which is characterized by a strong project focus. You will be part of a team that purchases materials for both prototypes and series production of technically complex solutions. The role demands high standards of quality, flexibility, and collaboration—both internally and with suppliers.
Your responsibilities will include, among other things:
* Purchasing materials and services based on planned needs
* Order placement and delivery monitoring
* Preparing cost estimates
* Developing suppliers' KPIs and conducting root cause analyses for late deliveries
* Providing ongoing feedback to project managers and following up with suppliers
* Managing non-conformance reports (NCR)
* Conducting price negotiations in certain cases
* Optimizing flows
About You
To thrive in this role, we believe you are unpretentious, solution-oriented, and capable of acting quickly without losing focus on the goal. You are responsible, proactive, and have a positive attitude. You have a good understanding of what drives purchasing in a supply chain environment and can independently manage supplier activities to ensure delivery precision.
We would like you to have:
* Several years of experience in operational purchasing
* A good understanding of purchasing processes in a production environment
* The ability to analyze and follow up on supplier performance
* Strong communication skills and good collaboration abilities
* Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written
The position requires you to undergo and be approved according to the applicable security protection regulations. For positions where Saab has requirements for security classification, there may be a requirement for certain citizenship.
About Jefferson Wells
Jefferson Wells is a consulting and recruitment company specializing in the provision of skilled managers and specialists. Jefferson Wells' unique expertise and industry experience enable us to help businesses grow and offer long-term career development for our candidates. Jefferson Wells operates in around 50 locations in Sweden and over 50 countries worldwide and is part of ManpowerGroup. With our extensive network, we can offer numerous exciting job opportunities. We match your skills and career goals with some of Sweden's most attractive businesses and brands, allowing you to achieve your career objectives.
Application
We warmly welcome your application by registering your CV. Selection is ongoing.