Supply Manager – Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

Sway Sourcing; Lunds kommun; Hybrid; SEK 614,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Sway Sourcing in Lund, Sweden, is seeking an experienced Supply Manager for supplier management and strategic sourcing on an international industrial project. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure strong supplier relationships and efficient procurement processes.

Location is Lund with a hybrid work model (approx. 75% on-site, 25% remote). Assignment is full-time for a defined period, involving machining and stainless steel castings supplier management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supply Manager, Supplier Manager, or similar role.
• Experience in sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain professional supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Define, implement, and manage supplier strategies and action plans.
• Manage sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.
• Support development projects through early supplier involvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, engineering, and technology functions.
• Manage suppliers within machining and stainless steel castings.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Supplier management

Sourcing

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationships

Performance management

Job description

Supply Manager – Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

About the Assignment

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Supply Manager for an exciting consulting assignment with an international industrial company in Lund, Sweden.

In this role, you will play a key part in supplier management and strategic sourcing, supporting development projects within industrial solutions and key components.

You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure strong supplier relationships, efficient procurement processes, and high-quality deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Define, implement, and manage supplier strategies and action plans.
• Manage sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.
• Support development projects through early supplier involvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, engineering, and technology functions.
• Manage suppliers within machining and stainless steel castings.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between internal teams and external suppliers.

Requirements

We are looking for a structured and independent professional with experience in supplier management, sourcing, and stakeholder collaboration.

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience as a Supply Manager, Supplier Manager, or in a similar supplier management role.
• Experience in sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain professional supplier relationships.
• Strong communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with suppliers specializing in machining and stainless steel castings.
• Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting product development or engineering projects.
• Experience working in an international organization.

Personal Qualities

To succeed in this role, you are proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of supplier-related activities.

You enjoy building relationships, collaborating across different business functions, and driving improvements. You are adaptable, organized, and confident working independently in a dynamic environment.

Assignment Details

Location: Lund, Sweden

Assignment Period: November 2, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Workload: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work Model: Hybrid, approximately 75% on-site and 25% remote

Please note that a drug test is required before the assignment begins.