Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Assignment Description:
We are looking for a Senior Category Buyer to join our dynamic team.
What you will work on:
• Drive and execute the category strategy for machined parts within a global sourcing organization.
• Analyze sourcing data to identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk reduction and supplier performance improvements.
• Build, qualify and maintain a competitive and sustainable supplier base across global markets.
• Lead supplier reviews and negotiations to secure performance in quality, delivery, cost, sustainability and technology.
• Manage contracts and long-term agreements while ensuring capacity and competitiveness.
• Mitigate supply risks by monitoring market conditions and implementing proactive risk-reduction measures.
• Support engineering changes, new product introductions and supplier transitions with structured sourcing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across quality, engineering, logistics and operations.
• Drive continuous improvements and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives across the organization.
• Foster strong supplier relationships built on transparency, trust and long-term value creation.
What you bring:
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to create trust internally and externally.
• A business-minded approach complemented by solid analytical capabilities.
• A proactive, accountable and results-driven mindset.
• Adaptability and openness to new ways of working, with a strong continuous-improvement focus.
• Initiative-taking behavior with the ability to drive innovation and set high standards.
• Customer-focused thinking and the ability to deliver clear value in sourcing decisions.
• A collaborative approach with a coaching mindset, capable of supporting cross-functional teams.
• High integrity and sound ethical judgment in all sourcing activities