Senior Purchaser to automotive company!

About the role

Perido is looking for a Senior Purchaser within Global Marketing Procurement on behalf of one of our international clients in the automotive industry. Based in the office in Gothenburg, you'll become part of a global procurement organization that plays a key role in supporting the company's commercial transformation. In this position, you'll work closely with colleagues across marketing, finance, and business operations, leading strategic sourcing initiatives that strengthen both business performance and customer experience. The role offers broad responsibility, significant stakeholder exposure, and the opportunity to influence procurement strategies across several marketing-related categories in an international environment. Your daily tasks As a Senior Purchaser, you will take ownership of strategic sourcing projects across a broad portfolio of marketing-related services and products. Your responsibilities will include: Leading end-to-end sourcing projects, from market analysis and supplier selection to negotiation, contracting, and implementation Managing procurement within areas such as promotional merchandise, printed materials, translation services, retailer and internal training, and dealer support materials Developing and implementing supplier and category strategies that align with business objectives Building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple functions Identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency, quality, sustainability, and overall business value Monitoring market developments, industry trends, and innovations to support strategic decision-making Driving fact-based negotiations and ensuring commercially competitive agreements Collaborating with finance teams to align procurement activities with budgets and financial targets Challenging established ways of working and contributing to continuous improvements within procurement processes Your characteristics We believe you're a commercially driven procurement professional who combines strong analytical skills with excellent relationship-building abilities. You enjoy navigating complex stakeholder environments, take initiative, and are confident leading strategic sourcing projects from start to finish. You have the ability to balance business needs with long-term supplier partnerships while identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. We look forward to reading your application!

Requirements

• A university degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience
• At least 2-4 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably within marketing-related categories
• Solid knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier management, and contract negotiations
• Experience procuring services such as marketing, training, print, translation, or similar categories
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of cost models and value optimization
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to build successful supplier partnerships
• Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in an international organization
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to support business decisions
• An understanding of market trends, technologies, and supplier landscapes within marketing procurement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at different organizational levels
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Contract type and hours
• Full-time, consulting assignment until 2027-08-17. Start 2026-08-17.
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Additional Information

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for marketing, strategic sourcing, and international collaboration? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where commercial decisions shape customer experiences on a global scale? If you're looking for an opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, this could be the next step in your career.

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