Project Buyer

Join Electrolux Professional Group as

PROJECT BUYER (TEMPORARY)

ABOUT THE JOB

By joining Electrolux Professional team, you will take on the challenge to drive and execute purchasing activities in cross-functional product projects. You will be highly cost, time and quality driven to deliver the most profitable product for our customers, as well as recommending product innovations based on improving quality.

The position requires an interest in market dynamics and competitive behavior, negotiation and pricing, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation.
Please note this is a temporary opportunity.

ABOUT YOUR TASKS:

• Manage all project related supplier relations
• Member in applicable project cross-functional team(s)
• Create partnership with R&D organization for an efficient purchasing approach
• Develop and maintain a project sourcing plan in alignment with Sourcing Strategy and Project Targets, compile other sourcing prerequisites and secure timely hand-over to the Sourcing plant buyer
• Handle Cost Modelling process to Reach Cost KPI targets for strong product competitiveness
• Ensure supplier readiness for production
• Negotiate NDA’s, MPA’s (Master Purchase Agreements) and other contracts
• Enhance and Lead innovation input from suppliers and promote it into Electrolux Professional

ABOUT YOU

• University degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent through experience
• Specialties can range from economics, technical studies
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in purchasing in a multinational environment
• Experience in adjacent disciplines like those that logistics, manufacturing, research and development, are also welcomed
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
• Languages: Mandatory fluent in English and Italian, any other language is an asset.
• Team worker willing to take on new challenges
• Capable to develop and take important business decisions
• Ready to withstand the pressure and responsibility of your function
• Have excellent negotiating and influencing skills
• Open minded and creative
• Able to contribute to the success of our company

REQUIRED COMPETENCES

• Customer Obsessed - you are focused on delivering value to the customers, both internal and external
• Trustworthy – you are accountable and deliver on your commitments. You welcome healthy debates and honest conversations. You are honest - especially about your mistakes and learn from your setbacks. You collaborate and enable others to deliver.
• Bold - You take action to deliver better outcomes. You seek diversity and inclusion by actively pursuing diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive environment. You bring new ideas to the table and take risks with confidence, supporting courageous decision-making that inspires progress and growth.
• Sustainable – You consider the growth and development of our people to be as important as preserving our environment and take decisions that reflect our effort to build a better future. You always act ethically.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:

• Fair compensation and benefits package in line with the market
• Flexible hybrid workplaces that include remote and in-office roles
• Room to express your potential, develop and strengthen your competences
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Diversified, multi-cultural environment

About the Electrolux Professional Group
The Electrolux Professional Group is one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage, and laundry for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable – and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are manufactured in 13 plants in eight countries and sold in over 110 countries. In 2023, the Electrolux Professional Group had global sales of SEK 12bn and approximately 4,300 employees. Electrolux Professional’s B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit Electrolux Professional Group.