Senior Procurement Specialist – R&D Projects

Sperton Global AS • Sweden, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist for one of our clients, to act as the key link between R&D projects and the local Supply Chain department in Ludvika. In this role, you will support approximately 15 R&D projects by coordinating material and component sourcing, collaborating with R&D engineers and suppliers, and ensuring products are delivered with the right quality, function, and on time. You will work with a wide variety of manufacturing processes (hot forging, casting, machining, extruding, etc.) and materials (aluminum, steel, glass-fiber, copper, brass, stainless steel, polymers).

Requirements

• Several years of experience in procurement, preferably in a technical or R&D environment
• Ability to understand technical drawings and recommend suitable manufacturing processes
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and supply chain
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)
• Valid SSG-Entré certificate
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Ludvika

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with materials such as aluminum, steel, copper, polymers, or glass-fiber
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as forging, casting, machining, extruding

Responsibilities

• Serve as the interface between R&D projects and Supply Chain / Category Managers
• Create material requirements and coordinate sourcing for R&D projects
• Work closely with R&D engineers and suppliers to find optimal solutions
• Ensure timely delivery with correct quality and functionality
• Support handover and collaboration with experienced SCM R&D personnel
• Manage procurement processes including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance follow-up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees