Job Posting End Date / last application date:

2024-10-25

As Group Manager for Operational Purchasing, you will have the opportunity to develop the future of purchasing by ensuring a sustainable and efficient supply of materials - all in a role where your leadership makes a difference!

The most important job of the future

We want to lead the transformation of our industry towards a sustainable future. And just as we want to change the world, we want to develop everyone on the journey with us, personally and professionally. Do you want to help shape the future of the world's mining and minerals industry?

Your role

As Group Manager for Operational Purchasing, you will be responsible for managing and developing your business, which currently consists of around 7 employees spread across our various locations. You are part of the section for tactical/operational purchasing and report to the section manager.

Your duties mean that you, together with your colleagues, are responsible for the operational supply flow of materials. This is done cross-functionally and in close collaboration with the business, with a focus on generating added value, minimizing risk and reducing costs.

The tasks also consist of:

Developing and managing processes and working methods related to our business system IFS
Create and strengthen important collaboration forums within the department as well as with departments such as finance, material supply and ordering activities
Develop purchasing methods and automate flows and processes to improve efficiency
Identify and manage deviations, establish KPIs to ensure effective management and follow-up of daily operations.
Create and follow up relevant goals for the section and employees in order to contribute to the development of employees and LKAB

What you bring with you

University or college education in economics, technology, law or other education combined with experience in the field
Several years of experience working with business relationships, preferably in purchasing or sales
Knowledge of operational purchasing/material supply
Experience in management roles
Experience with IFS (meritorious)

To fit the role, we see that you enjoy building relationships and have an ability to engage and motivate people. Your way of working is characterized by responsibility, structure and a businesslike approach. With a strategic and holistic approach, you focus on improving processes and increasing efficiency.

What you get

Motivation programs that reward success
Wellness and study support, as well as access to the art association, leisure association, mountain huts and family activities
Enhanced parental allowance of up to 90% of your regular salary for up to six months (after one year of employment)
Help with support in case of illness or questions about work environment, health, wellness and rehabilitation
Protective and terminal glasses and reimbursement for dental care
Possibility to apply for scholarships both for you and your children
Opportunity to join our pension insurance program with preferential rates

Other information

Welcome with your application containing CV and personal letter. Recruitment is ongoing so don't wait with your application!

Start: By agreementLocation

: Kiruna or Malmberget. Travel in the service is common.

Scope: Full-time with daytime

Contact details

For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Carina Kielatis, carina.kielatis@lkab.com or 072-223 63 48

Union

contacts:

Kiruna/Svappavaara

Unionen Norra: Sakari Alanko 0980-725 08
Akademikerföreningen: Peter Johansson 0980-71879
Ledarna Norra: Ingegerd Kyrö 0980-71050

Malmberget/Luleå

Unionen Södra: Katarina Paganus 097076298
SACO-klubben Södra: Annika Taavoniku 0970-79532
Ledarna Södra: Annica Kaati 0970-76765

About LKAB

LKAB is an international mining and minerals group with northern Sweden as its base and the whole world as its workplace. We lead the way towards carbon-free production and we do it together - in an open, warm and safe work environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.

Do you work at LKAB today but are interested in a new role?

Then we would like you to submit your application via our internal career page. Log in to your Workday account and go to "Jobs Hub", where you can search for all available jobs and send your application.

Prior to recruitment, LKAB has considered recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly but firmly decline all contact from media marketers, recruitment sites and the like.

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