Strategic Purchaser

Headsource; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Headsource in Stockholm seeks an Associate Procurement Product Leader at the intersection of procurement, technology, and business. You will translate delivery needs into procurement actions, coordinating with production and project management to drive activities forward.

You will work independently on defined assignments and gradually take on broader scope as you gain experience, contributing to product lifecycle and procurement optimization.

Qualifications

• A relevant university degree, preferably a Master’s in Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or related.
• Up to a few years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain, project management, operations or a technical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured way of working with ability to coordinate several activities in parallel.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and secure procurement activities within assigned products or projects, collaborating with Procurement teams and stakeholders.
• Drive procurement actions, monitor milestones, risks and commitments, and ensure timely completion of activities.
• Support project and product forums with procurement information; translate priorities into concrete actions and follow-up.
• Work with Buyers, Strategic Purchasers, Supplier Quality and other functions to progress activities across boundaries.
• Identify and follow up supply chain risks, opportunities and upcoming business needs; address them.
• Maintain clear communication and action visibility between Procurement and project/production stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Procurement processes, tools and ways of working.
• Build understanding of products, suppliers, and Procurement organization.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Coordination

Communication

Languages

Education

Master's in Engineering

Industrial Engineering and Management

Supply Chain Management

Job description

Department: Group Function

Job Category: Administration: Procurement Job Title: Strategic Purchaser (STR) Level 2

As Associate Procurement Product Leader, you will step into a dynamic role at the intersection of Procurement, technology and business, helping turn business needs into coordinated Procurement action. You will collaborate closely across the Procurement organization and with key stakeholders in Project Management and Production, building strong relationships and ensuring effective coordination across functions.

You will help translate product delivery needs into clear Procurement activities, make sure that information reaches the relevant procurement and project resource, monitor progress, risks, milestones and commitments within your assigned scope. Your main focus will be on turning needs into action, connecting the right people and driving activities forward through analysis, coordination and structured follow-up.

The role gives you a broad understanding of how Procurement contributes throughout the product and project lifecycle and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in procurement, supply chain and project management.

You will work independently with defined assignments and gradually take on broader scope and responsibility as your experience grows.

Your responsibilities will include

• Coordinate and secure procurement activities are executed within assigned products or projects, working closely with relevant Procurement teams and stakeholders,primarily within Production and Project Management.
• Drive Procurement actions forward, follow milestones, risks and commitments, and ensure agreed activities are completed on time.
• Support project and product forums with relevant procurement information, address issues and turn agreed priorities and decisions into concrete actions and follow-up.
• Work closely with Buyers, Strategic Purchasers, Supplier Quality and other Procurement functions to coordinate and progress activities across functional boundaries.
• Identify and follow up supply chain risks, opportunities and upcoming business needs, supporting actions to address them.
• Maintain clear communication and action visibility between Procurement and relevant project and production stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Procurement processes, tools and ways of working, including practical implementation of improvements.
• Build a strong understanding of our products, suppliers, business requirements and Procurement organization.

Your profile

We believe you are at the beginning of your professional career and motivated by working in a role that combines business, technology, supply chain and project execution.

You are structured, analytical and curious, with an ability to coordinate different activities and keep track of details while understanding the bigger picture. You enjoy working with others and are comfortable building relationships across different functions.

Skills

For this position, we are looking for someone with:

• A relevant university degree, preferably a Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or similar.
• Up to a few years of relevant professional experience. Experience may come from internships, graduate assignments or roles within procurement, supply chain, project management, operations or a technical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A structured way of working and the ability to coordinate several activities in parallel.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• An interest in developing within Procurement, supply chain and project-oriented ways of working.
• Good communication skills in English and Swedish

Previous experience from procurement, supply chain, project management or a manufacturing/technology environment is an advantage.

Keywords

Education: This is an opportunity to develop your career in a broad and impactful role, working across Procurement, projects and Product Management. You will gain insight into how Procurement contributes to product delivery, customer commitments and business performance while developing experience in cross-functional coordination, supply chain management and project execution.

Start Date: 12/01/2026

Estimated End Date: 11/30/2027

Headsource

Stockholms Kommun

Headsource AB