Strategic Procurement Leader: Forecasting & Supply Excellence

Noberu Stockholm; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nõberu Stockholm is seeking a Strategic Buyer to drive procurement and supply functions from forecasting and demand planning to supplier negotiations, POs, production and delivery follow-up. You’ll partner with the CEO and cross-functional teams to establish scalable processes and support growth.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, entrepreneur-driven environment, focusing on delivering reliable supply and cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in procurement, supply planning, demand planning or a similar role.
• Experience in forecasting, inventory management, delivery follow-up and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of margins, total cost of goods and inventory investment.
• Experience with procurement and demand planning systems and supplier agreements/ contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own forecasting and procurement planning based on sales, growth, inventory levels, campaigns, seasonality and upcoming launches.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels, high delivery reliability and efficient working capital, focusing on minimising stockouts and excess inventory.
• Manage purchase orders and follow production and deliveries through to the warehouse, addressing delays or deviations.
• Own relationships with suppliers and manufacturers; negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, lead times and other terms.
• Monitor and develop supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Analyse procurement costs, margins, total cost of goods and inventory investment for sound decisions.
• Create structure and efficient processes for procurement, forecasting, supplier performance management and inventory planning.
• Evaluate and drive procurement and supply systems from needs analysis to implementation.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Export, Marketing and Finance to support commercial objectives.
• Support product launches and development projects with procurement-related activities.
• Be an active partner in dialogue with key retailers and own procurement- and supply-related campaigns, forecasts and volumes.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Negotiation

Procurement planning

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Excel (advanced)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nõberu Stockholm is seeking a Strategic Buyer to drive procurement and supply functions from forecasting and demand planning to supplier negotiations, POs, production and delivery follow-up. You’ll partner with the CEO and cross-functional teams to establish scalable processes and support growth.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, entrepreneur-driven environment, focusing on delivering reliable supply and cost-efficient operations.