Job Description

Summary

The Strategic Purchaser develops and executes procurement strategies that secure the materials, parts, consumables and equipment Hästens needs to build its beds – at the right quality, price and lead time. Working closely with a global supplier base and with colleagues across Supply Chain and other functions, the role drives supplier performance, cost development and on-time inbound delivery, and continuously improves how Hästens buys and manages its suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with Hästens’ business objectives, with a focus on cost, quality, supplier performance and continuity of supply.
• Source parts, materials, consumables and equipment that meet specifications, quality, price and lead-time requirements.
• Manage the supplier portfolio mix and challenge single- and multi-sourcing strategies.
• Create business action plans with suppliers to secure growth, quality compliance and improved flow of goods.
• Run continuous supplier evaluations, compile evaluation reports and maintain supplier relationship records.
• Train suppliers in Hästens’ standards and follow up on compliance.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and manage contracts and contract documentation.
• Monitor purchasing price development, produce price-trend reports and track inbound delivery performance (on-time inbound %).
• Maintain accurate sourcing records and procurement documentation.
• Continuously develop procurement processes and propose improvements to operational efficiency and supplier communication.
• Collaborate within Hästens’ matrix organisation – keep Supply Chain and other departments informed of status and actions, and support improvements across functions.
• Work with Quality to ensure purchased goods meet Hästens’ product standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Around 5 years’ experience in strategic procurement, supply chain management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Experience developing and implementing longer-term procurement strategies.
• Strong analytical skills, including cost analysis and market research.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and e-procurement tools.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing direct materials or components for a manufacturing operation.
• Track record of process optimisation that improved efficiency or supplier performance.
• Project management skills, with the ability to run several initiatives in parallel.
• Experience working with international suppliers across different cultures and time zones.
• High attention to detail in documentation and compliance.

About Us

Since 1852, we at Hästens Beds have been committed to crafting the best sleep. The skilled craftspeople at our factory in Köping, Sweden, have been refining our work for generations. Every bed is bespoke and made by hand using only the best natural materials. The difference lies in the details and our quest to provide the most restful sleep for people who want to lead a higher quality of life. With operations in 35+ countries and over 200 partners in Europe, Asia and America, we have grown from a small family-owned company into a global producer and retailer of premium beds.