Category Purchaser - Electromechanics Parts

Category Purchaser - Electromechanics parts

At Atlas Copco Industrial Technique, our Global Sourcing organization plays a key role in enabling sustainable and competitive solutions for customers worldwide. We are now looking for a Category Purchaser – Electromechanics Parts who wants to work in a global, cross-functional environment, close to both technology and business. In this role, you will contribute to developing strong, long-term supplier partnerships that support our operations, performance ambitions and sustainability objectives.

Your role

As Category Purchaser, you will be part of a global, category-managed sourcing team with responsibility for supplier selection, development and performance management within electromechanical components. You will work closely with colleagues across purchasing, R&D, quality, logistics and operations, contributing to strong results across Quality, Delivery, Cost, Sustainability and Technology (QDCST).

You will also lead and participate in cross-functional Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives on a global level, ensuring cost efficiency throughout the product lifecycle. The role is central to securing supplier performance, mitigating supply risks and supporting long-term category strategies.

You will report to the Department Manager within Global Sourcing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to supplier selection processes in close collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Analyzing spend data, preparing and conducting negotiations, and maintaining sourcing parameters
• Driving cost-reduction initiatives together with R&D, with a lifecycle and cost-engineering focus
• Leading cross-functional TCO projects in line with agreed sourcing strategies
• Contributing to and supporting category strategy execution
• Managing supplier contracts and agreements
• Developing supplier relationships to continuously improve performance in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Sustainability and Technology
• Ensuring correct purchasing and sourcing data in systems
• Proactively identifying and limiting supply risks
• Supporting change management for supplied parts

To succeed, you will need

We are looking for someone who combines commercial understanding with technical interest and a collaborative mindset.

• Experience from strategic purchasing or sourcing, preferably within a technology-driven or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of category management principles
• Solid commercial and financial understanding related to supplier relationships and negotiations
• Experience in project management, quality processes, LEAN or logistics is considered an advantage
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with SAP is a plus
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• A university degree in a technical field (e.g. mechanical engineering) or equivalent experience

You are a clear communicator who builds trust and long-term relationships. You take ownership, act proactively and focus on delivering value, both individually and as part of a global team.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, majority of your days are spent at the office in Nacka (Stockholm) Sweden with the flexibility to work elswhere.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team:Hanna Andersson
Email:hanna.andersson@atlascopco.com

Our selection process includes interviews, skills assessments and for the final candidate reference check and background control.