Buyer – Direct Materials to Gustavsberg

Would you like to work in an international environment where you contribute to the development of future bathroom products within sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, and wellness? 

Gustavsberg  are now looking for an experienced Buyer – Direct Materials who wants to combine commercial acumen, technical understanding, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a role with a significant impact on the business. 

This is an opportunity for you who enjoy working in a broad procurement role, building long-term supplier relationships, and contributing to competitive, sustainable, and high-quality products. 

About Gustavsberg  

Gustavsberg is an iconic design brand that has contributed to improved quality of life for generations since 1825. With the philosophy “Function is beauty” as its foundation, Gustavsberg develops bathroom products with a strong focus on human-centred design, innovation, and sustainability. Its products are used in everything from private homes to hotels, schools, and hospitals across Northern Europe and are appreciated for their quality, durability, and timeless aesthetics. Vatette is a leading brand within installation products for complete tap water systems. The brand is known for its flexible solutions, combining established technology with continuous innovation.  Gustavsberg and Vatette are part of Oras Group, a complete bathroom supplier with a strong position in the Nordic region and a significant presence in Central Europe. 

About the Role 

As Buyer – Direct Materials, you will be responsible for driving and developing procurement activities within your assigned area. The role includes both operational and strategic procurement and is an important part of the company’s product development projects. 

You will work closely with colleagues within R&D and Product Management, as well as other parts of the business. You will also collaborate with the wider procurement organisation across the group, both nationally and internationally, to ensure competitive, sustainable, and high-quality products. 

The role requires a strong ability to understand technical requirements, evaluate commercial opportunities, and translate the needs of the organisation into effective supplier solutions. You will have the opportunity to influence supplier selection, cost development, quality, and delivery performance throughout the product lifecycle. 

The position is primarily based in Gustavsberg, Stockholm (Sweden), with a possibility to be based in Vårgårda (Sweden), Rauma (Finland), or Stuttgart (Germany). Travel is required as part of the role. 

Key Responsibilities 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• establishing and developing long-term relationships with existing and new suppliers 
• monitoring the market and identifying potential future partners 
• preparing and compiling RFQs in close collaboration with internal stakeholders 
• analysing and evaluating quotations and presenting well-founded decision-making documentation 
• ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including REACH, CBAM, EUDR, and international trade regulations 
• negotiating commercial terms and establishing supplier agreements 
• monitoring costs, delivery performance, and overall supplier performance 
• conducting supplier evaluations and driving supplier development activities 
• leading improvement initiatives and cost reduction activities 
• supporting the organisation in procurement-related matters, including quality and delivery issues 
• managing day-to-day purchasing activities. 

Your Profile 

To succeed in this role, we believe that you have at least five years of experience in procurement or a similar position. You have a relevant post-secondary education within engineering, industrial economics, procurement, or a related field, alternatively equivalent professional experience. 

You are commercially minded, analytical, and structured, with the ability to manage both detailed questions and broader business considerations. You are a skilled negotiator and comfortable taking ownership of supplier relationships, commercial discussions, and procurement-related decisions. 

As the role involves close collaboration with several parts of the organisation, you are communicative and relationship-oriented. You enjoy working cross-functionally and are comfortable interacting with stakeholders from different professional backgrounds and geographical locations. 

You also have a technical mindset and the ability to understand product requirements, functionality, materials, and design. You are solution-oriented, pragmatic, and accountable, with a clear focus on creating long-term value for the business. Since the role is varied, it is also important that you are flexible and willing to support the organisation where needed. 

You have excellent English skills, strong proficiency in Excel, and experience working with IT systems for procurement and reporting. 

Meritorious Experience 

It is considered an advantage if you have: 

• experience from industrial manufacturing 
• knowledge of sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, wellness products, or related components 
• an understanding of materials, product functionality, and manufacturing processes 
• experience working in an international environment. 

Welcome with Your Application 

This is an opportunity to take on a broad and influential procurement role within an international organisation with well-established brands, a long history, and a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. 

You will have the opportunity to combine strategic procurement, technical understanding, and supplier development while contributing to the creation of competitive and sustainable bathroom products for the future. 

We look forward to receiving your application.  For questions, please contact the recruiter responsible for the process:  Jonathan.lundberg@gazella.se