Buyer (Site)

Ny Teknik; Trollhättans kommun; Vor Ort; SEK 420.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GKN Aerospace Sweden is seeking a Buyer to support direct procurement for Rotating Parts. The role blends strategic and operational work, with the ability to operate autonomously to meet objectives and to collaborate with external suppliers as well as internal and global stakeholders such as production, planning, engineering and the commodity team.

Responsibilities include purchasing production material, managing changes in demand and delivery schedules, monitoring supplier performance,

Qualifikationen

• Minimum bachelor degree in engineering and/or economics.
• Very good spoken and written English and Swedish.
• Proficient in MS Office tools and SAP.
• Willing to travel globally.

Aufgaben

• Purchase of Production material
• Manage changes in demand and update delivery schedules to the suppliers
• Manage performance of your suppliers including supplier relations
• Participate in production planning to secure production availability
• Monitor deliveries
• Responsible for site procurement change control, export control and ITAR fulfilment
• Managing your suppliers to fulfill their responsibilities according to the contract
• Support in developing and implementing strategies in coordination with global Commodity Management

Kenntnisse

English

Swedish

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree in engineering or economics

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job summary

This Buyer role will support the direct procurement at GKN Aerospace Sweden covering suppliers to business area Rotating Parts. The role requires both strategic and operational skills together with high ability to work autonomously to meet the objectives. You will have close collaboration with external suppliers as well as internal and global stakeholders such as production and value streams, strategic planning, engineering, legal, and the commodity team.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone that is interested in working as a buyer with responsibility to handle ongoing contracts with suppliers and to be responsible for the service level of your suppliers. You will mainly work within the commodity of Forgings.

• Purchase of Production material
• Manage changes in demand and update delivery schedules to the suppliers
• Manage performance of your suppliers including supplier relations
• Participate in production planning to secure production availability
• Monitor deliveries
• Responsible for site procurement change control, export control and ITAR fulfilment
• Managing your suppliers to fulfill their responsibilities according to the contract
• Support in developing and implementing strategies in coordination with global Commodity Management

The working environment is international, with majority of the current suppliers located in Europe and USA.

Responsibilities for KPI’s such as purchase order arrears, inventory, product price variance and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications are:

• Minimum bachelor degree in engineering and/or economics
• Very good skills oral and written in both English and Swedish
• Proficient in MS Office tools and SAP
• Used to global travel

Desirable qualifications are:

• Knowledge of aerospace products and technologies
• 1-3 years’ experience from Commercial assignment

Application

Last day of application: 2026-08-30

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Rikard Tallberg: [phone]