Strategic Purchaser - IT, Telecom & Digital Solutions
Seco Tools AB - Fagersta / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Fagersta
2025-04-03
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About the job
In this role, you lead the strategical purchasing activities in the areas of IT, Telecom, and Digital according to our procurement guidelines and metrics. By analyzing our portfolio and aligning IT capabilities with long-term strategic objectives and technology roadmaps, you enable a competitive advantage and digital transformation.
You work closely with IT and other business functions to identify, lead, and manage sourcing cases in accordance with the IT roadmap within Seco and SMS (Sandvik Machining Solutions). To find synergies and drive collaboration between the divisions within SMS, you take an active part in various collaboration forums, ensuring a sustainable supplier base by integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into the procurement process. This includes evaluating suppliers' sustainability practices and promoting the adoption of green technologies and solutions.
Further responsibilities include:
Leading and managing sourcing projects as well as negotiating contracts and initiatives to enhance supplier cost efficiency and performance.
Creating and following implementation of contracts.
Acting as a speaking partner for IT and establishing relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
Supporting in developing and maintaining our IT Sourcing Strategy in tight collaboration with Seco IT, business functions, and the SMS business area.
Being accountable for master data, with supplier and price information considered.
Leading and participating in Supplier Relationship Management activities with strategic suppliers.
The location for this role is flexible within Sweden. Frequent visits to our headquarters in Fagersta are required, as that's where your team are located. We offer you a hybrid work setup, allowing you to combine remote and office work. Some travel may occur.
Your profile
We're looking for a senior purchaser with extensive knowledge in different IT sourcing models such as managed services, cloud computing, and infrastructure. Your background includes creating strategic partnerships with IT vendors, sourcing and procurement of digital workplace services and products such as collaboration tools, telecom, and service desk. Good business acumen is essential, as well as understanding legal matters such as contract negotiation, security and compliance (DPA, IT Safety & Security). Since we act in a truly international environment, you need experience from working in a global matrix organization and proficiency in both written and verbal English.
We put a lot of emphasis on your personality, especially on your social skills! You have high agency and prominent interpersonal as well as communication skills, making you great at managing stakeholders. Complementing this is your drive, agility and willingness to adapt in an ever-changing environment - you're motivated by continuous improvements and thrive when you get to lead your own work forward.
Our Seco culture
Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensure success in everything we do. For us, it's also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact Anna Pettersen, recruitment specialist,
anna.pettersen@sandvik.comWe've already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter.
Union contacts - Sweden
David Romlin, Unionen, +46 (0)70-608 46 90
Suncana Bandalo, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70-300 10 73
Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-523 50 60
Hiring Manager: Malin Jakobsson
How to apply
Send us your application no later than April 24, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don't accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0077986.
As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.
For more information about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services at
hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.
At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that make metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees through shared values: Passion for our customers, Family Spirit, Personal commitment. Seco Tools has a presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.
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Arbetsgivare Seco Tools AB (org.nr 556071-1060)
Björnbacksvägen 10 (
visa karta)
737 30 FAGERSTA
Arbetsplats Seco Tools AB - Fagersta
Jobbnummer 9263030