Central Startegic Buyer/Global Vendor Coordinator

Dustin Netherlands B.V.; Nacka kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dustin AB in Sweden is hiring for a Central Strategic Buyer/Global Vendor Coordinator who will balance procurement strategy with vendor management to drive value across Nordic and global operations.

You will work cross-functionally with Global Procurement, Marketing, Category Management and Finance to ensure product availability, accurate financial follow-up, and sustained supplier performance. The role splits 50/50 between procurement and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong technical skills with ERP systems and Excel for data analysis and follow-up.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement strategy and negotiations to optimize inventory and product availability.
• Balance cost efficiency with long-term value across global/vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement, Marketing, Category Management and Finance to ensure supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Procurement tools

Job description

Join a unique role where strategic procurement meets global supplier collaboration. As Central Strategic Buyer / Global Vendor Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to influence commercial decisions, coordinate everything around supplier income and create long-term value across both Nordic and global operations.

This is what makes the position as Central Strategic Buyer/Global Vendor Coordinator special

• End-to-End Impact: Combines procurement responsibility with close collaboration across Vendor Management and a strong focus on key financial drivers.

• Strategic & Operational Balance: Combines strategic procurement responsibilities with accurate financial follow-up tasks within vendor coordination

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with Global Procurement, Marketing, Category Management, and Finance to drive financial accuracy and business value

A unique aspect of our team is the level of ownership each member has. Everyone is trusted to take ownership of their part of the Procurement or Vendor Coordination process, while collaborating closely across teams. This creates engagement, accountability and a strong focus on our common goals.
My name is Christian Brommels Paleski and I am the Head of Central Procurement. As a leader, I focus on collaboration, clear ownership and empowering my team to succeed. I provide strategic guidance and hands-on support across the shared Procurement and Vendor Coordination role, working closely with the respective teams to drive alignment, growth and strong results.
My name is Arjan Kats and I'm the manager for the Vendor management team where the vendor coordination role is part off. As a leader, I believe that everyone grows in their own way, which is why I place great importance on personal development and tailored guidance. Together, we focus on your strengths, identify opportunities for growth, and provide support where needed, while giving you the freedom and trust to take ownership where you excel. I also encourage new ideas and initiative, because I believe the best results come from people who feel empowered to contribute, challenge the status quo, and make a real impact on our success.

Your role & influence as Central Strategic Buyer/Global Vendor Coordinator

The overall responsibility of this role is to drive effective procurement, balancing cost efficiency and product availability. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and long-term value, while working closely with Vendor Management on vendor coordination, financial follow-up and related activities across Procurement, Marketing, Category Management and Finance. This role is divided so that 50% of your responsibilities will focus on Vendor coordinating and the other 50% on the Procurement role.

Together with your team, you will focus on driving effective procurement and ensuring product availability. The role also works closely with the Manager of Vendor Management, Benelux & Nordics, who is responsible for vendor coordination, including marketing claims, credit notes and month-end activities. Together, you will collaborate closely with Marketing, Category Management and Finance to ensure strong supplier performance and accurate financial follow-up.

Core activities:

Drive procurement strategy and negotiations, optimize inventory and product availability while working closely with Global Procurement. The role is shared with Vendor Management and includes supporting vendor coordination activities such as marketing claims, credit notes, month-end processes and financial follow-up, ensuring efficiency and long-term value.

Benefits of joining Dustin

We believe there's more to Dustin than just the benefits listed here. You'll fully understand this once you're with us.Curious? Our Life at Dustin page has you covered.

You can find more of our benefits below in the vacancy.

This is what we imagine you bring

We envision you as a curious and driven individual who thrives in a role where strategic procurement, commercial decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration come together to create long-term business value.

Additionally, it's important that:

• You have experience within procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, or a similar commercial role, with a proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiations.

• You have strong technical skills and are comfortable working with ERP systems, procurement tools, Excel, enabling you to analyze data and support financial follow-up activities.

For questions about the position, please contact the TA PartnerAdis Redzic via e-mail: [e-mail]