Strategic Project Sourcing

At HMS Industrial Networks, we value the tremendous contributions of our employees, and we recognize that it is our people that make HMS successful. We work hard to maintain our vibrant, innovative, and welcoming culture, and we strive to support our staff as they grow and develop both personally and professionally.
Here with us at HMS, you will have the opportunity to work within an exciting electronics production and with world-leading experts.
HMS is a vibrant and forward-thinking technology company dedicated to fostering innovation within information and communication technology.
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Strategic Project Sourcing profile to join our team. When working with Strategic Project Sourcing at HMS, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our projects by developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Global Sourcing Team is at the forefront of securing and optimizing the acquisition of material for HMS on a global scale. Comprising experienced professionals in strategic procurement and supply chain, the team plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of resources necessary for the success of our projects.
You will be involved early in product development projects to be able to control material selection and supplier selection against set long-term purchasing strategies and be responsible for ensuring that material is available for prototype and start-up production. You will also independently start and run special sourcing projects as well as create and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.
In this role, you report to the Sourcing Director.
Responsibilities
When working with Strategic Project Sourcing at HMS, you will be responsible for:
• Monitor the global market for strategic components and invite suppliers with interesting solutions for future development projects
• Guide material selection in product development projects against established purchasing strategies to give us commercial, technical and flow advantages in the future
• Plan and initiate purchases from emerging needs in prototype projects
• Identify and develop strategic global purchasing cooperation with HMS customers and partners regarding customer-unique products
• Conduct supplier negotiations and draw up supplier agreements
• Together with the Commodity Manager analyze, drive and set commodity strategies
• Carry out spend and cost analyses
• To monitor BOM (Bill Of Material) costs in product development projects
• Work with supplier follow-up and supplier improvement
• Manage supplier-related sustainability issues to achieve HMS's overall goals
• Drive ERP questions from on behalf of the Sourcing team
ABOUT YOU
You are communicative, results-driven, and business-oriented with a good ability to develop and maintain a wide network of contacts both internally and externally. Used to leading projects and managing several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced company.
Qualifications
• Academic degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronics sourcing requirements.
• Experienced in using ERP systems, MS Office and have good Excel skills.
• You speak and write English and Swedish very well.
• If you already have a network of contacts within the electronics field, it is advantageous.
ABOUT US
At HMS, we believe that connecting matters in everything from making machines talk to engaging with our customers. Our state-of-the-art technology provides a fast and easy way to network millions of industrial devices all over the world. From factory automation to connected buildings, remote solutions, and future technologies, we provide innovative solutions that save you time and money creating a more productive and sustainable world. HMS stands for Hardware Meets Software ™.
HMS is a truly international company, and we like to think that we share a common culture. Heart, Mind and Soul is a summary of how we do things (makes for a pretty good abbreviation too).
Welcome to HMS, this is HMS!
ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT AND THE APPLICATION
If you want to know more about the role or the recruitment process, please contact responsible recruiter.
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