Strategic Purchaser

HMS Networks; York (York County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HMS Networks seeks a Strategic Purchaser to own a substantial supplier portfolio and spend, shaping governance and driving negotiations across our global operations.

You will collaborate with R&D, Operations and Quality during product development and redesigns to support resilience and sustainability. This role can be based in either Halmstad, Sweden, or York, USA.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive supplier performance.
• Technical aptitude to support product development and supplier discussions.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic governance and performance management for a broad supplier portfolio.
• Lead global negotiations, supplier selections, and contract processes.
• Secure that suppliers meet expectations in quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and sustainability.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support innovation, resilience and sustainability.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through dual sourcing, risk assessments and proactive risk mitigation.
• Work closely with R&D, Operations and Quality during product development and redesigns.
• Ensure accurate global data management for all suppliers, materials and contracts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Commodity markets

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Job description

At HMS Industrial Networks, we know our people are the key to our success. We take pride in nurturing a culture that’s inclusive, curious, and welcoming – where every employee is supported in growing both personally and professionally.

We are seeking a Strategic Purchaser with strong commercial acumen and a passion for supplier governance to take ownership of a significant supplier base and associated spend.

You will play a key role in building a resilient and innovative supply chain, driving strategic decisions that directly influence product quality, cost structure, and business continuation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will join a committed Global Sourcing Team where you will have a direct impact on supplier strategy, cost competitiveness, innovation, and business continuity. This is a chance to directly shape the supplier ecosystem behind our products and the supply base that supports our future.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple suppliers across different categories — ensuring performance, compliance, competitiveness, and long-term partnership development across our global operations.

This is a highly international role where you will collaborate with colleagues, partners, and suppliers around the world to secure long‑term performance, cost competitiveness, and sustainability.

As Strategic Purchaser, you will take end-to-end ownership of a substantial supplier portfolio and associated spend, including:

• Drive strategic governance and performance management for a broad supplier portfolio.
• Lead global negotiations, supplier selections, and contract processes.
• Secure that suppliers meet expectations in quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and sustainability.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support innovation, resilience and sustainability.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through dual sourcing, risk assessments and proactive risk mitigation.
• Work closely with R&D, Operations and Quality during product development and redesigns.
• Ensure accurate global data management for all suppliers, materials and contracts.

ABOUT YOU

You bring a strong foundation in strategic purchasing and supplier governance. Business-oriented and results-driven, you combine a structured and analytical way of working with strong relationship-building skills. Collaboration comes naturally, helping you earn trust both inside and outside the organization. Proactivity and adaptability enable you to navigate change and new situations with confidence. At the same time, you take clear responsibility for your work and approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset.

• 4-5 years experience of relevant experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management
• Strong negotiation skills and an ability to drive supplier performance.
• Solid understanding of commodity markets and supply chain dynamics.
• Technical aptitude to support product development and supplier discussions.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive mindset—always looking for improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work independently with overall guidance.
• Ability to build trust, influence and engage stakeholders, and work cross-functionally in an international environment.

Experience from electronics, components or technology-driven industries is an advantage.

ABOUT US

HMS Networks make the World more connected, productive and sustainable. Our industrial communication products enable millions of machines such as robots, drives and air-conditioners to get connected to software and systems - a necessity to meet the future demands for energy efficiency and sustainability.

We are an innovative growth company based in Halmstad, Sweden with 1100 employees in more than 20 countries.

HMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered.

This position can be based either in Halmstad, Sweden, or York, USA.