Consultant Acquisition Specialist

Your New Role

We are looking for a Consultant Acquisition Specialist to join a dynamic organization and take responsibility for the end-to-end engagement lifecycle of external consultants within Staff Augmentation.

In this role, you will act as a key link between hiring managers, suppliers, Procurement and other stakeholders. You will ensure that consultant demand is clearly defined, sourced efficiently and handled in a structured, compliant and cost-conscious way.

You will work in an evolving environment where priorities can shift quickly, making strong judgement, communication and stakeholder management essential.

Key responsibilities



Manage the end-to-end consultant engagement process, ensuring accurate administration, traceability and compliance.



Review incoming consultant requests, clarify requirements and challenge unclear or incomplete demand.



Lead sourcing through the preferred supplier network, managing exceptions and escalations when required.



Select and brief suppliers, evaluate candidate submissions, build shortlists and provide structured feedback.



Support consultant selection and fee/rate alignment, using benchmarking and commercial insight to balance cost, quality and speed.



Manage consultant extensions, early terminations, offboarding and compliance-related escalations.



Collaborate closely with Procurement and internal stakeholders to strengthen processes, supplier performance and the preferred supplier model.



Contribute to KPI follow-up, reporting and continuous improvement of the consultant engagement process.

Company Presentation

Our client is a global retail company with strong values and a clear belief in the power of its people and teamwork. With stores around the world and modern offices in Stockholm, they offer a dynamic workplace where creativity, engagement, and personal growth are encouraged.

Good to Know

Scope of employment: Full-time, 100% Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters. Start date: As agreed End date: 2027-04-30, with the possibility of extension In your application: Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications required by the client.

To succeed in this role, you will need:



A relevant academic background in HR, Business, Procurement, Operations or a related field – or equivalent professional experience.



Experience in consultant acquisition, contingent workforce management, procurement-supported hiring, vendor management or a similar role involving suppliers, stakeholders and end-to-end process coordination.



Experience working with Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and preferably KPI reporting and data-driven follow-up.



The ability to navigate a complex organization and collaborate effectively across different functions.

What we Offer



Secure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage and occupational pension



Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex (e.g., health, leisure, transport and healthcare)



Flex pension and access to the Lifeplan pension advisory service



Additional compensation during parental leave



Occupational health services



Long-term assignments and a dedicated Consultant Manager for personal support



Opportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network and grow your future career

We look forward to receiving your application

We review applications on an ongoing basis. As recruitment processes in the consulting industry can move quickly, the position may be filled before the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, please respond to the screening questions included in the application process.