Buyer & Procurement Specialist (M/F/D) We are looking for a Buyer / Procurement Specialist to strengthen our Purchasing Operations Center. This role combines hands‑on buyer support for factories in Sweden with a strong focus on procurement process optimization, standardization, and automation across the Source‑to‑Pay landscape. You will work closely with factory stakeholders, procurement teams, and digital experts to ensure operational excellence while actively driving continuous improvement initiatives. Buyer Support – Swedish Factories <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Act as the primary procurement contact for selected factories in Sweden</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Support operational purchasing activities such as implementing contracts, agreements, and new processes in line with sourcing strategies and procurement policies</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure correct execution of sourcing decisions</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Manage the tail spend for selected procurement categories in the region</li> </ul> Procurement Process Excellence & Automation <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Drive process streamlining, standardization, and automation within Source‑to‑Pay processes</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure correct execution of sourcing decisions, supplier onboarding, price lists, and contract compliance</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Handle invoice price deviations and investigate root causes together with stakeholders</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Actively contributes to digitalization initiatives (e.g. automation, eSourcing, data quality improvements)</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Identify process inefficiencies and propose pragmatic, scalable improvements</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Support deployment and adoption of digital procurement tools and solutions</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Promote lean ways of working and continuous improvement mindset</li> </ul> Governance & Compliance <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure all activities are executed in line with internal procurement policies, Code of Conduct, EHS, and Quality requirements</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Support audit readiness through proper documentation and process discipline</li> <li style="margin-bottom:7.8pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Work according to agreed KPIs and service levels</li> </ul> Your Profile Experience & Education <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:7.8pt"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">University degree (Business, Economics, Engineering, or similar)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Procurement</li> </ul> Skills & Competencies <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:7.8pt"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Solid understanding of Source‑to‑Pay end‑to‑end processes</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Strong interest in process improvement, automation, and digitalization</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP); Ariba or eSourcing tools are a plus</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Analytical mindset with problem‑solving orientation</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Strong stakeholder communication skills in an international environment</li> </ul> Languages <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:7.8pt"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">English – fluent (C1 minimum)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 7.8pt 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;color:black">Swedish – nice to have, not mandatory</li> </ul> Some additional information This position will be located in Poznan (Poland), on local contract. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Marta Jackowiak, Recruiter Europe & Africa, by email <a style="color:black" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Please note that we can't accept applications via email, due to GDPR and all CVs shpuld be submitted in English. Is this you? If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV, as soon as possible and no later than July 3rd, 2026. We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible. At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.

Procurement Specialist (Poznan, PL) @ AB SKF

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