Good properties make a difference – that’s why Bravida exists. As the Nordic region’s leading supplier of end-to-end technical solutions in service and installation, we help our customers create effective and sustainable properties. Bravida’s long-term goal is to be carbon-neutral throughout the value chain by 2045. We have 13,000 employees and a presence in about 180 locations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Bravida’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.Bravida.com

International Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

As International Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager, you will have the responsibility for further developing our international purchases and own brand. You work broadly and are tactical in the purchasing work at the same time as you strategically lead and drive the purchasing function forward with the aim of further strengthening our competitiveness. You will have a close collaboration with other departments within the company. You will also be part of the management team for Bravida Purchasing. You have personnel responsibility for four people initially.

Bravida is the Nordic region's leading player in installations for buildings. It is important that the purchasing function is at the forefront, finds the right suppliers for new products and secures a robust supply chain.

In the role of International Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager at Bravida, you are responsible for:

• Developing Bravida's international purchasing processes at a strategic and tactical level
• Lead, coach, and develop the employees in the international team.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers globally.
• Negotiate and manage agreements with our international suppliers.
• Achieve effective competition and lower our total costs.
• Ensure efficient material supply and low capital tie-up.
• Develop and monitor KPIs.

We are looking for someone who has several years of experience in purchasing on strategic level, in an international environment, and preferably from a retailer or wholesaler. Our main suppliers are located in Asia and Central Europe. You have a good technical understanding and a good theoretical knowledge. Planning and implementation of international purchasing projects, negotiations, and long-term supplier contacts have all been a part of your previous roles.

The position is located at our headquarters in Stockholm.

Your team

You will join our newly formed team that oversees international procurement and supply chain management.

Who are we looking for?

As a person, you are a business developer, analytical and structured, and have an eye for details. You are an excellent communicator, result oriented, and a driver for change. Furthermore, we believe you can cooperate with people on all levels, be persistent and deliver results on time.

You like to roll up your sleeves and are stimulated by growth and thrive in a forward-looking company with a high level of ambition.

You are a confident user of IT tools and business systems. You are fluent in at least one Scandinavia language and English.

You have an academic degree in engineering and/or business.

Bravida as an employer

Bravida is a big employer - actually the biggest in our industry in the Nordics. This means that we can offer a lot to you as an employee. For several consecutive years, we have been ranked as one of Sweden's best employers! Bravida strives for diversity and values an even gender distribution. We work as a team and we enjoy creating great results, together.

In addition to benefits such as wellness allowance, health examination, and favourable insurance, Bravida offers you an independent and stimulating job in an organization where competence, development, and well-being are highly valued. We at Bravida are used to delivering the highest quality to satisfied customers and care about job satisfaction as well as a good work environment.

Please read more about our offer and how you can develop with us. As you grow, we grow!

How do I apply for the job?

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline, which is August 31, 2023. Read more about the job and apply by clicking here. In this recruitment we are working together with SourcingPeople.se