Do you enjoy developing new ways of working and being able to make a real impact? We are in an exciting procurement transformation journey where you will be able to contribute to the direction we’re heading towards!

As a Strategic Buyer, you will have an important role in leading cross-regional sourcing projects to define and implement Stena Line’s sourcing strategy. You will work closely with our internal stakeholders, such as Fleet Operations, to execute new sourcing activities, and implement contracts, agreements, and new processes. You will also take part in a smaller operative role where you will manage the procurement of products for a limited number (3-4) of our ships.

Some of your key responsibilities:
- Analyzing current conditions and spending data in categories to identify activities for improvement of the Total Cost of Ownership
- Identifying, proposing, developing, and leading sourcing activities and projects to meet business requirements
- Performing market analysis, and defining appropriate sourcing strategy
- Screening, shortlist, and selecting potential suppliers
- Initiating and conducting supplier evaluations and supplier audits 
- Developing negotiation strategy, negotiating, and signing agreements  

What you will experience
You will be a part of our Procurement team -together we handle all procurement for the Stena Line Group and make sure to share our knowledge and experience to create the best value for the organization. You will be a part of a fast-paced, but thrilling environment, collaborating with the team and other stakeholders in our different regions.

As a Stena Line employee in Sweden we offer you an additional benefits package consisting of travel discounts, health allowance, wellbeing activities, access to a benefits portal and much more.

We believe a hybrid solution between the office and working remote will create the best environment for us to be creative, productive and find a work-life balance creating magic today and tomorrow.

Who you are
At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. Regardless of your role, welcoming, caring and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.

We believe you are welcoming; with an open and positive mentality, you are easy to approach. You welcome and enjoy new challenges that come your way and are not afraid to dig in where needed. You are caring; you are a true team player who collaborates well with colleagues and other stakeholders – always with a ‘’yes, we can’’ attitude! We also believe you are reliable; in a fast-paced environment, you create results and follow through with everything you do.   

Qualifications:
- Technical or Economical university degree
- Extensive experience in leading strategic sourcing activities/ projects
- Great negotiation skills
- Communication skills, written and spoken, in both English and Swedish

Interested? 
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Gothenburg within our Procurement department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than April 9th, 2023. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service. We have collective bargaining agreements with Unionen, among others, who you can contact for more information.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Joakim Rönnäng, Head of Group Procurement at joakim.ronnang@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Hanna Gustavsson, Talent Acquisition Partner, at hanna.gustavsson@stenaline.com.

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. 

About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 5,100 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.

Stena Line exists to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.