Purchasing Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist for an urgent interim consultancy assignment with a leading global industrial company. This is a full-time role based in Umeå, where you will support a strategic project focused on optimizing the aftermarket spare parts supply chain and improving profitability.

The assignment is expected to start as soon as possible, and we are therefore looking for candidates who are available at short notice.

About the Company

Our client is a globally operating industrial organization with a strong international presence and an established aftermarket business. The company continuously invests in supply chain optimization, operational excellence and customer value creation. As part of a strategic initiative, the organization is focused on strengthening its aftermarket operations through improved sourcing strategies, supplier performance and logistics efficiency.

About the Role

Why join this team?

You will join an experienced procurement organization and play a key role in a high-priority project aimed at improving profitability within the aftermarket business. Working closely with aftermarket specialists, sales companies and suppliers, you will have a direct impact on sourcing strategies, pricing and supply chain performance.

This assignment offers an excellent opportunity to apply your procurement expertise in an international environment while contributing to measurable business results.

What will this role achieve?

As Purchasing Specialist, you will drive improvements across the aftermarket spare parts supply chain. Through supplier negotiations, logistics optimization and cost reduction initiatives, you will help ensure competitive pricing, improved service levels and increased profitability.

Key responsibilities

Renegotiate spare part pricing with suppliers to improve profitability

Review and optimize logistics flows and supply chain footprints

Reduce total landed cost while maintaining service levels

Challenge supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities

Evaluate and implement alternative sourcing solutions when beneficial

Collaborate with aftermarket specialists, sales companies and suppliers

Manage supplier relationships, contracts and commercial negotiations

Monitor lead times and supplier performance

Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Act as the primary Purchasing representative for aftermarket parts projects

About you

Requirements

Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within spare parts or aftermarket operations

Strong understanding of supply chains, logistics optimization and cost reduction initiatives

Extensive experience in supplier negotiations and stakeholder management

Ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment

Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Available to work primarily on-site in Umeå (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Supplier Negotiation

Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Analysis

Cost Reduction

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Personal attributes

Commercially minded

Analytical

Strong communicator and negotiator

Results-oriented

Nice to have

Experience from the automotive, heavy trucking or industrial sectors

Knowledge of international logistics, customs and supplier network optimization

Sounds interesting?

We are looking to fill this position immediately and will review applications on an ongoing basis. If you are interested and available for a new assignment in the near term, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the role may be filled before the application deadline.