Strategic Purchaser

About the Company

At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development.

About the Role

You will take a key role in shaping strategic sourcing for advanced harnesses and connectors used in airborne and naval applications. In this high-tech and regulated environment, you will work closely with R&D, product management, business development and suppliers to secure long-term commercial and technical solutions.

You will own supplier relationships from a strategic perspective, align cost and technology roadmaps, and help build resilient supply chains for complex products. The role combines commercial responsibility, technical dialogue and cross-functional influence, which makes it a strong opportunity if you want to work close to both business decisions and product development.

Job Description

You will drive strategic sourcing activities for development projects, programs and lifecycle needs.
You will take account responsibility for key suppliers and secure commercially sound agreements and business solutions.
You will work closely with business development, product management and design stakeholders to align supplier capabilities with cost and technology roadmaps.
You will use supply market intelligence to evaluate suppliers, technologies and sourcing options.
You will support the setup of competitive supplier structures for new projects and launches.
You will follow supplier performance throughout the lifecycle and support the organization in escalated issues.
You will contribute in technical discussions around harnesses and connectors together with R&D and suppliers.
You may also support initiatives such as localization, supply chain setup in strategic countries, and make-or-buy analyses.

Requirements

Experience in strategic sourcing
Ability to develop contracts that support commercial objectives
Relevant legal and commercial understanding
Experience in building and driving effective supplier relations
Ability to make decisions even when all facts are not yet available
Good knowledge of management systems, Code of Conduct, IFS and related ways of working
Technical knowledge and a genuine technical interest
Excellent written and spoken English and Swedish
Ability to pass security clearance (requires Swedish citizenship, dual citizenship not permitted)

Nice to have

Degree in engineering or equivalent education
Experience from an industrial or technology-driven company
Background in strategic procurement in a technical environment
Procurement or technical experience in harnesses and connectors

What We Offer

Permanent employment at Avaron AB
Occupational pension
Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year

Application

Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.