Indirect Material Senior Buyer

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

In short

The Indirect Material Senior Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement of indirect materials at the lowest total system cost, driving end-to-end supply base simplification and productivity goals. This role involves acting as a liaison among departments and suppliers, managing supplier qualifications, and ensuring accountability to quality, delivery, cost, and technology targets. The buyer will also provide purchasing support, contribute to vendor management and contract negotiation, and foster innovation from suppliers.

Responsibilities

Represent BA purchasing team for assigned commodities in global negotiations & contracting.
Ensure supplier commitments are met and meet agreed-upon standards.
Drive data analytics within relevant categories, identify opportunities, make recommendations, and track results.
Maintain proper filing, up-to-date documentation, and regular reporting of important data.
Provide continuous support to different departments and colleagues.
Manage/contribute to assigned projects.
Foster innovation input from suppliers and promote it into the Electrolux organization.
Maximize buying efficiency, minimize supply disruption, and financial risks for the Business Area.
Analyze large amounts of data, identify trends, develop conclusions for improved business decisions, and organize data for customer understanding.
Contribute to budget development.
Implement procurement policies, procedures, and set guidelines.
Understand, communicate, and enforce Electrolux Home Products policy regarding supplier and internal issues.
Support Group Category Team in developing & executing a category strategy using the Value Based Sourcing approach with deep and early engagement with suppliers, departments, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
5–6 years of relevant experience in Procurement/Purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing or multinational environment.
Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and purchasing processes.
Good understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and contract management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze quotations and commercial offers.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Good understanding of ERP/SAP system and digital procurement Platform.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and commitment to achieving cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Skills

SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiationPurchasingContract ManagementData AnalyticsERPSAPStakeholder Management

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About Electrolux Group

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed approximately 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to…

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