Do you have experience in sourcing, negotiation, or management? Are you passionate about optimizing and maintaining the best agreements for
sustainable properties? Keep reading, this might be your next opportunity!
Senior Buyer Sweden and Industrial Region E&A Category Lead
As Senior Buyer for Sweden, you will execute operational purchasing of IDM&S to support country/factories in Sweden. You will work closely with the internal stakeholders and execute local purchasing activities such as implementing contracts, agreements, and new processes.
Key Responsibilities
Drive category strategies by identifying synergies, unlocking cost savings, and partnering with the business to meet ambitious targets.
Lead sourcing initiatives across strategic, tactical, and operational levels—locally and globally—and ensure smooth implementation in operational units.
Manage suppliers effectively through strong negotiations, contract management, and proactive SRM focused on risk, sustainability, and long‑term performance.
Strengthen the supplier base by ensuring capacity, standardized contracts, competitive models, and efficient request‑to‑order processes.
Optimize procurement processes by driving P2P improvements and engaging stakeholders through clear communication and alignment throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
Requirements
Solid procurement experience with 5+ years in purchasing, ideally including indirect categories.
Relevant academic background such as engineering, purchasing, economics, or a similar field.
Strong project & stakeholder skills with proven success leading cross‑functional initiatives in an international environment.
Excellent communication & negotiation in Swedish and English, including experience drafting and negotiating agreements.
Business‑driven and structured with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deliver results, and work effectively with local and global teams; SAP/Ariba/M3 knowledge and strong understanding of the Swedish market are beneficial.
Our Offer
Join a collaborative team where your work leads to visible results and your growth—both professional and personal—is genuinely supported.
Make a real impact by shaping how SKF operates, acting as a key link between the regional organization and global purchasing.
Drive meaningful change through development initiatives and close collaboration with stakeholders across the business.
Lead with autonomy in a fast‑paced environment where taking initiative and owning projects is encouraged and valued.
Grow your career
Some additional information
The position will be based in Katrineholm at SKF Mekan, Sweden. You will report to Malin Jönsson, IDM&S Operations Manager in Sweden.
You can contact Marta Jackowiak, lead recruiter for this process, for any recruitment process related questions - marta.jackowiak@skf.com
Please note that we cannot accept applications by email due to GDPR rules. What is more, your CV must be submitted in English
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please do not hesitate to send us your application by July 10th, 2026.
At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information contained in your application in accordance with country-specific laws and regulations.
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20% of all energy consumed is spent overcoming friction.
At SKF, we’re constantly fighting that friction, to reduce energy waste and make the most of the resources we have.
Since 1907, we’ve been making some of the world’s most innovative bearings, seals, lubrication systems to reduce friction.
But we sell something bigger. Less friction means more energy saved.
By seeking out and reducing friction, we’re making industry smarter, more competitive, and more energy efficient. And in collaboration with other forward-thinking companies, actually tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Ultimately, helping to build a more sustainable future where we can all do more with less.
