Operational Buyer – Procurement & Inventory Management



About the Assignment

We are currently looking for a structured, proactive and commercially minded Operational Buyer for an exciting consulting assignment with a leading international company within the industrial and manufacturing sector in Västerås, Sweden.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, optimal inventory levels and a reliable supply of materials to support daily production operations.

You will be responsible for managing inventory and purchasing activities, maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring timely material availability.

Working closely with operational buyers, strategic procurement teams and production personnel, you will contribute to a well-functioning supply chain while identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and operational efficiency.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic industrial environment, takes ownership of daily purchasing activities and thrives in a role combining procurement, inventory management and problem-solving.



Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities and oversee inventory operations, including weekly and central stock management.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to ensure material availability and efficient stock control.
• Create purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with established procurement procedures.
• Follow up on purchase orders, order confirmations, deliveries and invoices to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable deliveries and effective communication.
• Identify and proactively resolve material shortages, urgent purchasing requirements and delivery deviations.
• Escalate critical supply issues to strategic procurement when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with production teams, operational buyers and strategic purchasing functions.
• Ensure procurement and inventory information is accurately maintained and updated in relevant ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing routines, inventory processes and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of more efficient operational procedures.



Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A few years of relevant experience in operational purchasing, procurement or inventory management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Commercial experience in purchasing and stock management.
• Good understanding of industrial production, logistics and material supply processes.
• Experience working with purchase orders, supplier coordination and delivery follow-up.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.



Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Production or Business Administration.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization, material planning and stock control.
• Experience in supplier management and procurement process improvements.
• Familiarity with purchasing administration and supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.



Personal Attributes

• To succeed in this role, you are a proactive, detail-oriented and solution-driven professional who enjoys taking responsibility and making things happen.
• You are comfortable working independently while maintaining close collaboration with different stakeholders across the organization.
• You have a structured approach to your work, strong organizational skills and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected material shortages or urgent purchasing needs.
• We particularly value candidates who demonstrate initiative, adaptability and a genuine interest in continuously improving processes and ways of working.

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Assignment Details

Location: Västerås, Sweden

Start Date: November 30, 2026

End Date: April 30, 2027

Workload: 100 %



Application Requirements

To be considered for this assignment, the application must include:

• An updated CV
• The Required Template attached to this request, completed in full
• Consultant's availability/start date
• Requested hourly rate

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Important: Completion of the attached Required Template is mandatory. Applications submitted without a completed template cannot be considered.



Please ensure that relevant leadership experience is clearly demonstrated in the CV and Required Template.



Selection and presentation of candidates may take place continuously, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.