Category Buyer - Services
Sway Sourcing Sweden Aktiebolag / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
2026-08-25
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We are looking for an experienced Category Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing activities across service categories such as HR services, facility services, legal services, professional services and other corporate services.
In this role, you will develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships and act as a Purchasing Business Partner for designated departments. Your main objective will be to secure the best overall value, quality and contractual terms from external service providers.
🛠️ Key responsibilities
Manage sourcing and purchasing activities for selected service categories.
Develop and implement effective category strategies.
Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
Act as a Purchasing Business Partner for internal departments.
Analyse spending data, cost breakdowns and supplier proposals.
Review business requirements and translate them into purchasing activities.
Manage commercial terms, statements of work and contract structures.
Identify commercial risks and apply appropriate risk-mitigation measures.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across different functions.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with established processes and policies.
✅ Qualifications and experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Trade or a related field.
At least five years of purchasing experience, including a minimum of three years within service categories.
Experience in areas such as professional services, corporate services, facility services, HR services or similar.
Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
Strong experience in sourcing, negotiations and supplier relationship management.
Strong analytical skills and experience reviewing spend data, cost structures and supplier proposals.
Good understanding of commercial terms, statements of work, contract structures and basic risk mitigation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to quickly understand business needs, supplier markets and internal processes.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Ability to travel occasionally when required.
📌 Assignment details
Location: Gothenburg
Working model: On-site
Scope: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Assignment period: 21 September 2026–21 March 2027
Travel: Occasional travel may be required
Sway Sourcing är en innovativ rekryteringspartner som specialiserar sig på att matcha rätt talang med rätt företag – snabbt och effektivt. Vårt huvudfokus ligger inom Ekonomi, Administration, HR, Marknad och IT, men vi har även den breda expertis och flexibilitet som krävs för att leverera skräddarsydda rekryteringslösningar inom alla branscher.
Trots att vi är en relativt ny aktör har vi redan byggt förtroende hos många av Sveriges största företag och arbetar både nationellt och internationellt. Med baser i Sverige och Spanien erbjuder vi en unik kombination av lokal expertis och global räckvidd. Vårt starka nätverk och djupa branschinsikter gör oss till en självklar partner för företag som vill ligga steget före i sin rekrytering.
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