Project Buyer – Seco Solva

Seco Tools; Fagersta kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Seco Solva in Sweden is seeking a procurement professional who combines strategic sourcing with project work in an international environment. You will lead and coordinate procurement for the Solva project, taking full responsibility for subcontracting and direct materials while aligning with stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-efficient deliveries.

Based in Fagersta with hybrid work, you will collaborate with global category managers, negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance, and contribute

Qualifications

• Experience in international procurement within industrial environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships.
• Experience with sourcing processes, contracts, and supplier evaluations.
• Good knowledge of Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout quotation and project phases.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on business needs and procurement strategies.
• Manage sourcing activities, draft agreements, and negotiate terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery and drive improvements.
• Support contract and supplier management and participate in risk management and strategy initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

International procurement

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

University degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Would you like to combine strategic sourcing with project work in an international environment? With us, you take global responsibility for procurement activities related to the projects you manage – in this case Seco Solva. You contribute from the quotation phase through to execution, ensuring that deliveries, costs, and timelines support project success and customer satisfaction.

Read more about Seco Solva and how we develop solutions together with our customers on our website.

About Your Job

In this role, you’re responsible for strategic and tactical procurement activities within assigned projects and categories. Your primary focus is to lead and coordinate procurement work within the Solva project, while maintaining full responsibility for subcontracting and direct materials. You work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement processes, strong supplier relationships, and compliance with applicable policies and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Offer & Innovation, Seco Solva, I-Hubs, the sales organization, and other stakeholders throughout the quotation and project phases.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on business needs and procurement strategies.
• Manage sourcing activities, prepare agreements, and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery precision, and drive continuous improvements.
• Handle supplier-related matters and support the organization in contract and supplier management issues.
• Contribute to risk management, process development, and procurement strategy initiatives together with global category managers and strategic buyers.

Location and flexibility

The position is based in Fagersta, combining office presence with the opportunity for remote work.

Your profile

You have strong business acumen and thrive in a role that combines analysis, collaboration, and negotiation. Experience in international procurement and working with diverse stakeholders provides a solid foundation for success. You communicate fluently in both Swedish and English and feel comfortable operating in a global organization.

Your background includes

• Experience in international procurement within an industrial or similar business environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build long-term supplier relationships.
• Experience working with sourcing processes, contracts, and supplier evaluations.
• Good knowledge of Office 365.
• A university degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Our Seco culture

At Seco, we're united by a spirit of collaboration and a shared curiosity to learn and grow. We take responsibility for our actions, stay focused on our customers, and believe in winning together. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Curious about our workplace and benefits? Read more on our website. You’re also welcome to visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Therese Rutqvist, recruitment specialist, [e-mail]

Union contacts – Sweden

• David Romlin, Unionen, [phone]
• Jörgen Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]
• Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, [phone]

Hiring Manager: Malin Jakobsson