Career Opportunities: Strategic Purchaser (33737) Requisition ID 33737 - Posted - ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Sweden AB - Production Units Group - SWE: Mölnlycke More (2) - Supply Chain - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Mid-senior level - Travel Required: 11%-30%  Job Description Print Preview We Open Doors to the Future! Are you passionate about business and process improvement? Do you want to play a key role in a dynamic region with products that enhance people's safety and security? Join ASSA ABLOY Opening Solution’s Scandinavian Strategic Procurement team in Mölnlycke, Stockholm, or Eskilstuna, Sweden, and be part of a collaborative culture that supports your journey in building a meaningful and impactful career. What would you do as our Strategic Purchaser You would be responsible for Indirect Materials and work closely with internal functions such as IT, HR, Facility Management, and Production, as well as sourcing teams within EMEIA. This role offers potential for expansion within a Nordic organizational context. You would also: + Play an integral role in the development and implementation of processes and policies. + Ensure the organization has up-to-date agreements on indirect materials and services. + Lead supplier negotiations and contract management. + Develop strategic action plans to drive cost savings by category and prepare monthly and ad hoc reports. + Take the next step in the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, including system landscape management. This position requires some travel and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both our team and the broader organization. Join us and help shape the future of secure solutions! The skills and experience you need We are looking for someone who: + Has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. + Has 5–8 years of experience in a similar role. + Is proficient in a Scandinavian language (or currently studying it) and fluency in English. + Has strong expertise in purchasing tools and practices, with experience in a similar position, possibly at the managerial level or with aspirations for management. + Is hands-on and equally enjoys the varied nature of indirect spend—whether that’s providing daily support to internal teams or driving long-term strategic improvements. Ideally, you are highly organized, manage tasks and administration independently, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your work. You are analytical and have strategic mindset, combined with a passion for business and obtains excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in cross-functional teams. What we offer We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer: + Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills. + A competitive salary and incentive schemes. + The opportunity to grow your skills in a versatile way and develop your career in a respected global group. + Agile and innovative working environment. + Flexible working hours. + Motivated and encouraging team around you. + Stable employment in a friendly international atmosphere. We review applications regularly, so don’t wait We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Henrik Lönnqvist, Procurement Director, on +46 73-820 8527. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email Alexandra Kymäläinen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at alexandra.kymalainen@assaabloy.com . Depending on the risk profile for the role, a background screening will need to be performed. Final candidates may therefore be a subject to a background screening. The performance of a background check is subject to consent and based on our Applicant Privacy Notice. Let’s create a safer and more open world - together! To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences. #LI-GRR #LI-ZA1