Interim Procurement Manager for International Company in Solna

SJR in Sweden AB · Freie Mitarbeit

Humlegårdsgatan 20 Stockholms län, Stockholm, Schweden

Are you a business-minded and self-driven procurement professional with solid experience managing both strategic and operational sourcing matters? Do you thrive in a role with significant responsibility, many stakeholder contacts, and the opportunity to deliver concrete results? SJR is now seeking an Interim Procurement Manager for an extended consulting assignment with our client in Solna. This is a full-time position with immediate start, running for approximately 14–16 months. For this assignment, we are looking for someone who wants to take employment as a consultant or work as a sub-consultant with us. About the Role As Interim Procurement Manager, you are responsible for ensuring continuity and development within the procurement function during a limited period. You will take over an established procurement operation with existing supplier relationships, contracts, and ongoing initiatives, while identifying new opportunities for cost savings and improvements. The role encompasses strategic, tactical, and operational procurement and involves close collaboration with operations, finance, management, and corporate functions. You will work in a decentralized organization with many internal and external contacts, which requires both independence and the ability to drive engagement and results through collaboration. For the right person, this offers a varied and operationally engaged role where you can contribute with both structure and business acumen. Key Responsibilities - Drive procurement processes, negotiations, and prioritized supplier initiatives - Manage, develop, and monitor framework agreements and strategic supplier relationships - Ensure contract compliance and strengthen supplier governance - Conduct spend analysis and identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities - Develop, analyze, and monitor relevant procurement KPIs - Contribute to category management and consolidation of the supplier base - Support operations with procurement, contract, and supplier-related matters - Handle procurement matters related to vehicles and equipment based on operational needs - Ensure implementation and compliance with corporate-wide agreements, guidelines, policies, and ESG requirements Desired Background We are looking for someone with several years of experience in qualified procurement work and who is comfortable managing both strategic and operational sourcing matters. You have documented experience in negotiations, supplier development, and commercial contracts, as well as a solid understanding of how structured procurement work contributes to increased profitability and business value. You are experienced in using data and analysis as decision-making tools and have experience driving improvement initiatives. Experience from a decentralized organization or an operation with many projects and stakeholders is a plus. If you have worked with fleet management or procurement matters related to vehicles and equipment, that is an additional advantage. Relevant post-secondary education in procurement, finance, or equivalent is desirable. Personal Qualities To succeed in this role, you are a driven and business-oriented person who takes ownership of your responsibilities and enjoys working independently. You are analytical, well-organized, and able to translate insights into concrete activities that create value for the business. You have strong communication skills and are skilled at building long-term relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You are also pragmatic and solution-focused, with the ability to navigate an entrepreneurial environment where processes are not always fully defined. Through your engagement, collaboration skills, and business focus, you contribute to driving momentum and results in the organization. How to Apply We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline. The final application deadline is September 19, 2026. We warmly welcome your application! Consulting at SJR You are driven by personal development and inspired by new challenges and environments. You have the ability and instinct to work across different operations and teams. We work in close collaboration with you and listen to your desired challenges. Together with our strong reputation and brand, as well as our successful clients, we can match the right assignment for you and support you in your desired career path. About the Company SJR in Sweden (SJR) is one of Sweden's leading recruitment and consulting firms and has built an extensive network in the business community since 1993. Personal service and quality are hallmarks of SJR. We currently have approximately 550 employees and offices in Stockholm, Malmö, Gothenburg, and Helsingborg. Our greatest asset is our people, and our vision is to be the first choice for finance professionals seeking a job change and for companies needing personnel resources in Finance and Banking & Finance. SJR is listed on First North. We help our clients fill positions at management, specialist, and assistant levels. https://media.sjr.se/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/konsult_shutterstock_1206996091-scaled.jpg