Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic procurement initiatives, supplier management, and cost optimization activities. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and supporting procurement transformation initiatives including digitalization and sustainability programs.



The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and project management, with the ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across the organization.



Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories and commodities.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for procurement optimization.

• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, onboarding, and performance management activities.

• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and continuous improvement programs.

• Negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, pricing, and service terms.

• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing developments, and supply risks.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and sourcing needs.

• Lead strategic sourcing projects from initiation through implementation.

• Support procurement transformation initiatives related to digitalization and sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry best practices.

• Mentor and support junior procurement professionals when required.



Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.

• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies.

• Strong supplier relationship and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and commercial agreements.

• Solid understanding of cost analysis, supplier performance management, and procurement processes.

• Experience managing complex sourcing projects independently.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills in English.



Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, industrial, or technology sectors.

• Knowledge of procurement digitalization tools, e-sourcing platforms, and ERP systems (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.).

• Experience with sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.

• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are considered an advantage.

This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is ASAP, 13 months limited contract to begin with, possibility of extension after that. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis.