Procurement Specialist for Öhlins Racing

Öhlins Racing, a prominent Swedish entity with a global footprint, has been at the forefront of suspension system production for nearly five decades. Our technology has played a pivotal role in securing close to 500 world championship titles. Today, we specialize in the development and manufacturing of front forks, shock absorbers, and steering dampers for both racing and street applications across motorcycles, cars, and mountain bikes. Our diverse team is united by a shared passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology. Since January 2019, we have been a subsidiary of Tenneco, a leading American firm recognized for its design, manufacturing, and distribution of performance products in the automotive sector.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project & Commodity Buyer to enhance our procurement team. In this role, you will contribute to the evolution of our product offerings and business strategies, ensuring that our customers experience superior performance, safety, and comfort in their rides. Our global purchasing and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team comprises over 20 professionals across four countries, and we are looking to strengthen our purchasing capabilities in Upplands Väsby with five dedicated commodity purchasers.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project and Commodity Buyer, you will hold significant commercial responsibilities in developing new and enhanced business cases, where your technical and commercial expertise will have a direct impact. Your duties will include:

• Identifying and selecting new or existing suppliers for both development and application projects.
• Collaborating with suppliers, SQA, and R&D to determine the optimal sourcing and manufacturing methods.
• Focusing on cost reduction through negotiation, value analysis/value engineering, resource allocation, minimum order quantities, and lead times.
• Driving supplier development to meet specified requirements and sustainability goals.
• Managing supplier relationships, addressing escalated supply chain issues, and conducting evaluations.

This position is based at our head office in Upplands Väsby, with hybrid work options available to a certain extent. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a commodity purchaser, particularly in metal components, electronics, or electromechanical components. A solid understanding of various manufacturing methods and cost drivers based on technical drawings and specifications is essential.

A degree in Engineering, Finance, or Purchasing (B.Sc. or M.Sc. or equivalent vocational qualification) is expected, along with a minimum of five years of purchasing experience. Familiarity with the automotive or manufacturing sectors is advantageous. Fluency in both Swedish and English is required.

Personal Attributes

We value personality traits highly. The successful candidate will be:

• Self-motivated and capable of initiating and completing tasks independently.
• Focused on achieving targets.
• Analytical and proficient in Excel.
• Possessing a strong commercial acumen coupled with technical interest.
• Organized and able to manage tasks effectively.
• Adept at collaboration and experienced in cross-functional teamwork.

Application Process

For further inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Purchasing Manager.