- Location
- Arnö, Scandanavia, SE
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Teamtailor
Description
About the Role
X Shore is in an exciting restart phase, with the business being rebuilt under new ownership. We are now looking for an Operational Buyer who wants to help ensure the supply of materials to our production and contribute to building efficient working methods in procurement and logistics.
This is an operational role with a strong focus on execution. We are looking for someone who thrives working close to the business, takes ownership and drives issues to completion. You are solution-oriented, structured and comfortable working in an environment where not all processes are yet fully established.
The position is based on-site at our office and production facility in Nyköping.
Responsibilities
Place and administer purchase orders.
Follow up on order confirmations, delivery dates and open purchase orders.
Actively monitor material flow and ensure materials are delivered on time.
Handle delivery delays and escalate with suppliers when necessary.
Identify alternative solutions to minimise risks of production stoppages.
Map, follow up and report order status.
Manage booking and coordination of incoming transports.
Ensure correct information in the ERP system and follow-up tools.
Work closely with production, planning, warehouse and suppliers.
Contribute to developing and improving procurement and logistics processes.
Qualifications
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in operational purchasing, material planning or a similar role within manufacturing industry.
Documented experience with order placement, delivery monitoring and supplier follow-up.
Experience handling delivery deviations, shortage situations and escalations.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accustomed to using Excel for follow-up, planning and analysis.
Strong system proficiency.
Good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Ability to work on-site in Nyköping.
Desirable
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Experience from the automotive, marine, electronics or other manufacturing industry.
Experience from companies in growth, transformation or restart phases.
Personal Qualities
To succeed in this role, we believe you:
Are solution-oriented and find ways forward when problems arise.
Are self-driven and take ownership of your areas of responsibility.
Are structured and thorough in your work.
Have a strong drive and follow up on activities until they are completed.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with many parallel activities.
Have strong collaborative skills and build trusted relationships with both colleagues and suppliers.
Are flexible and thrive in a business where working methods and processes are still evolving.
What We Offer
At X Shore, you get the opportunity to be part of an exciting journey where you will have significant responsibility and the ability to make an impact. You will become a key member of the team building up the business and ensuring that the material supply chain works efficiently and reliably.