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university degree
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About this role
*Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matter*
Strategic Purchaser IT · SAAB Aktiebolag | JobCheckPoint
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You will be responsible for working within different sourcing categories as well as executing selected sourcing projects and activities (example of categories are IT related categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI).
In your role you will also be responsible for, supplier relationship management and contracts. You will be part of a team of procurement professionals with an atmosphere of openness, knowledge sharing and a solution-oriented approach.
You will report to the Head of IS/IT Procurement within the central Group Procurement function.
The main tasks are:
Develop sourcing strategies and lead sourcing projects and activities in alignment with relevant category strategies and in close collaboration with Category Owners.
Lead collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams globally and interact with relevant stakeholders.
Manage the commercial aspects of supplier relationships and contribute to supplier governance and performance management.
Lead commercial contract negotiations and manage contractual matters throughout the supplier lifecycle, including renewals and contract changes.
Perform commercial analysis, benchmarking and business case/TCO evaluations to support fact-based sourcing decisions.
Drive value, performance improvements, compliance and cost optimization through sourcing and supplier activities.
Identify and manage commercial and supplier risks in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Participate in Saab Procurement's ongoing journey towards Operational Excellence and becoming a world-leading purchasing organization.
Travels in Sweden might occur in this role.
Your profile
We are looking for a commercially focused and business-driven Strategic Purchaser with hands-on experience of delivering results, who enjoys leading sourcing activities and interacting with stakeholders and suppliers. To succeed in this role, you need excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to manage contracts and supplier relationships autonomously.
We also value openness, collaboration, self-motivation, structure and analytical thinking, combined with a strong drive to achieve performance goals.
Required skills:
Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience
Several years of relevant procurement experience within IT categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI
Strong business acumen and commercial drive
Strong understanding of IT markets, suppliers, solutions, licensing models and commercial/business models
Experience of leading complex commercial negotiations within IT, including software licensing, SaaS, Cloud/XaaS and IT Services
Excellent Swedish and English communication skills, both verbal and written
Desired skills:
Experience from working in Procurement in an international and complex business environment
Experience of leading cross-functional commercial or sourcing teams
Interest in continuous improvements and digitalization
*This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.*
What you will be part of
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us [here](https://www.saab.com/about).
Group Procurement is a group function with a functional responsibility for 1000 procurement professionals globally and a business responsibility for indirect procurement. Our mission is to create sustainable, efficient and profitable business, challenging ourselves and our suppliers, using high business acumen and a holistic view.
Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.
Recruiting Manager: Robert Jona, Head of IS/IT Procurement, Group Procurement. E-mail: robert.jona@saabgroup.com
At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. What makes that difference possible? You.
We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with operations around the world. Empowered by our talented people, we combine deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality.
Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.
IT
Purchasing & procurement
Swedish
Security clearance
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