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At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact - and your part matter\nYour role\nYou will be responsible for working within different sourcing categories as well as executing selected sourcing projects and activities (example of categories are IT related categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI). \nIn your role you will also be responsible for, supplier relationship management and contracts. You will be part of a team of procurement professionals with an atmosphere of openness, knowledge sharing and a solution-oriented approach.\nYou will report to the Head of IS/IT Procurement within the central Group Procurement function.\nThe main tasks are:\nDevelop sourcing strategies and lead sourcing projects and activities in alignment with relevant category strategies and in close collaboration with Category Owners.\nLead collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams globally and interact with relevant stakeholders.\nManage the commercial aspects of supplier relationships and contribute to supplier governance and performance management.\nLead commercial contract negotiations and manage contractual matters throughout the supplier lifecycle, including renewals and contract changes.\nPerform commercial analysis, benchmarking and business case/TCO evaluations to support fact-based sourcing decisions.\nDrive value, performance improvements, compliance and cost optimization through sourcing and supplier activities.\nIdentify and manage commercial and supplier risks in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.\nParticipate in Saab Procurement's ongoing journey towards Operational Excellence and becoming a world-leading purchasing organization.\nTravels in Sweden might occur in this role.\nYour profile\nWe are looking for a commercially focused and business-driven Strategic Purchaser with hands-on experience of delivering results, who enjoys leading sourcing activities and interacting with stakeholders and suppliers. To succeed in this role, you need excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to manage contracts and supplier relationships autonomously.\nWe also value openness, collaboration, self-motivation, structure and analytical thinking, combined with a strong drive to achieve performance goals.\nRequired skills:\nRelevant university degree or equivalent professional experience\nSeveral years of relevant procurement experience within IT categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI\nStrong business acumen and commercial drive\nStrong understanding of IT markets, suppliers, solutions, licensing models and commercial/business models\nExperience of leading complex commercial negotiations within IT, including software licensing, SaaS, Cloud/XaaS and IT Services\nExcellent Swedish and English communication skills, both verbal and written\nDesired skills:\nExperience from working in Procurement in an international and complex business environment\nExperience of leading cross-functional commercial or sourcing teams\nInterest in continuous improvements and digitalization\nThis position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.\nWhat you will be part of\nExplore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.\nSaab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.\nSaab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here.\nGroup Procurement is a group function with a functional responsibility for 1000 procurement professionals globally and a business responsibility for indirect procurement. Our mission is to create sustainable, efficient and profitable business, challenging ourselves and our suppliers, using high business acumen and a holistic view.\nKindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.\nRecruiting Manager: Robert Jona, Head of IS/IT Procurement, Group Procurement. 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