Inköpschef Indirekt Inköp – Saab Aeronautics

Saab Aeronautics

Sweden
Not specified
Strategic and operational procurement
Indirect procurement portfolio
Supplier relationship development
Saab Aeronautics is seeking an experienced and business-driven Purchasing Manager for indirect procurement in Sweden. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and deep procurement expertise to develop and lead a newly established function within the Aeronautics Supply Chain Management

Job Summary

  • You will be responsible for establishing structure, working methods, and strategies that ensure indirect procurement fully supports the business's needs, profitability goals, and delivery capability.
  • This role is an important part of Aeronautics Supply Chain Management and gives you the opportunity to build, lead, and further develop a relatively new function with great strategic importance for the business.
  • Saab is a leading defense and security company with the mission to help nations protect their populations and contributes to the safety of people and societies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Saab Aeronautics is seeking an experienced and business-driven Purchasing Manager for indirect procurement in Sweden. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and deep procurement expertise to develop and lead a newly established function within the Aeronautics Supply Chain Management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic and operational procurement
  • indirect procurement portfolio
  • supplier relationship development
  • continuous improvement initiatives
  • collaboration with internal customers

Nice-to-have

  • business acumen and leadership
  • complex and regulated environments
  • developing people and ways of working

Key Requirements

  • Experience as procurement manager or equivalent role
  • Deep knowledge of procurement processes
  • Experience from defense, aerospace, or advanced industry
  • Documented experience leading and developing teams
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication in Swedish and English
  • Must pass security screening

Work Rights

Must pass security screening

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