Operational buyer - junior

JobBusters; Kronobergs län; Hybrid; SEK 100 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known global retail company is seeking a junior Operational buyer to support procurement operations. This full-time, hybrid role in Älmhult involves processing purchase orders, assisting with purchasing activities, and ensuring quality accuracy. Applicants should have strong communication skills in English and some relevant experience. The position offers secure employment with various benefits like wellness allowances and advantages via Benifex.

Benefits

Secure employment

Wellness allowance

Occupational pension

Employee discounts

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Junior-level or strong entry-level experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Swedish is a plus.
• Proven computer skills—especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Orders in the COPP procurement system.
• Support the team in day-to-day operational purchasing activities.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timely execution of procurement processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Time management

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Entry-level experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Job description

Your New Role

Are you at the beginning of your career and eager to grow within procurement, supply chain or business administration?

We are now looking for a junior Operational buyer on behalf of a well-known global retail company.

In this assignment, you will support the Operational Procurement Team with daily purchasing activities and contribute to smooth and efficient procurement operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Orders in the COPP procurement system
• Support the team in day-to-day operational purchasing activities
• Assist in various improvement projects and stakeholder management tasks
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timely execution of procurement processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure efficient communication and workflow

Company Presentation

Our client is a privately held retail and financial company that owns the intellectual property rights to the franchisees' department stores. Their department stores are located around the world and are well known in every household.

Good to Know

Scope of employment: Full-time, 100% Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters. Working model: Hybrid (minimum 3 days/week on-site in Älmhult). Start date: 2026-01-12. End date: 2026-09-30, with the possibility of extension. In your application: Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications required by the client.

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

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Junior-level or strong entry-level experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Swedish is a plus.
• Proven computer skills—especially in Microsoft Office.
• Meritorious: Experience from large multinational companies.
• Ability to manage your own time and take responsibility for your tasks.

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.