Operational Buyer

SAAB; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Saab as an Operational Buyer and contribute to our mission of keeping society safe. In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely procurement of components. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Initial learning process with mentorship

Good career and development opportunities

Flexible work conditions

Social activities and lunch scheme

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in procurement of technical components.
• Fluency in English and Danish, ideally other languages.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for timely procurement.
• Prepare and follow up on purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery and optimize procurement processes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Relevant educational background

Tools

IFS ERP System

Job description

Do you want to be part of and work in our exciting company developing systems to help keep people and society safe?

Join our welcoming world of engaging colleagues at Saab Danmark!

Our Procurement Department is undergoing a significant transformation, and we are therefore looking for a new colleague for our Operational Procurement team. You will report directly to the Procurement Manager.

Your role

We are looking for an experienced Operational Buyer who can collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the timely procurement of components from the right suppliers.

No two days will be the same, and therefore you must be able to manage a dynamic work environment. You will work closely with colleagues both in Denmark and abroad, as well as maintain direct contact with suppliers and partners. We place a strong emphasis on ensuring that, through negotiation, we always secure the best prices for our purchases.

Preparation and follow-up of purchase orders and support for daily operations in the ERP system (we use IFS)

Ensure timely delivery to projects

Dialogue with suppliers to ensure a stable and efficient delivery process

Contribute to the optimization of procurement processes

Maintain and update master data

Your profile

We are seeking a new colleague who is structured, a team player, someone who possesses strong communication skills. You excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and have the ability to listen and understand both internal and external needs. It is crucial that you can follow through on your tasks. Additionally, it is essential that you are fluent in both English and Danish, and ideally, one or more other languages.

Preferred Qualifications

The right candidate will have a relevant educational background and several years of experience in the procurement of technical components, either in a project or production environment.

What can you expect from us?

Saab Danmark is a company that is growing and you will therefore experience a company that is dynamic and able to adapt. In the Saab group we have a saying” Business is done between people”, and this is also the environment you can expect here. We offer:

Initial learning process with mentorship and support

Good career and development opportunities in a professional company

A vibrant and international atmosphere with colleagues from all over the world

Benefits that support our employees’ wellbeing

A variety of social activities, lunch scheme, pension as well as flexible work conditions

Focus on our teams, good cooperation and giving our employees the ability to take ownership of their tasks.

Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defence Intelligence Service. This entails that candidates, as a minimum, have had residency within NATO/EU for the last 7 years.

About Saab Danmark A/S

Saab in Denmark is part of the Saab Group with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. At the same time, Saab Danmark is an independent legal company with a flat organisational structure. Our main business area is delivering integrated communication solutions to military markets in Denmark and abroad.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.