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LKAB aims to be the first in the world to produce 100% carbon-free iron. We are looking for you who want to contribute to our future, Do you have a passion for implementing sustainable and profitable purchases?

Do you drive to translate purchasing strategies into action that create effects in the business?

We are now looking for an experienced Strategic Project Purchaser to join our team to help drive the commercial process and lead the green transition.

The most important job of the future

We want to lead the transition of our industry towards a sustainable future. Just as we want to change the world, we want to develop everyone who joins us on this journey, personally and professionally. Do you want to help shape the future of the world's mining and minerals industry?

Your role

In the role of Strategic Buyer within Projects and Community Development, you will commercially support the project business and the green transition with an investment need of between SEK 150-400 billion over the next 20 years.

The role will include:

• Analyze, ensure, and develop sustainable supplier markets, identify gaps and areas for improvement

• Be a driving force in developing and implementing procurement methods and strategies for our transformation projects in close collaboration with the project organization

• Plan, prepare and execute project procurements in accordance with our processes and procedures

• Responsible for supplier negotiations, signing contracts and developing and maintaining supplier relationships

• Monitor and report status and progress of projects and supplier performance

You will be part of the Iron Ore business area's purchasing department for Projects and Community Development and report to the responsible department manager.

What you bring

To thrive and succeed in the role, we believe you are a skilled communicator who easily builds relationships, both internally and externally. You have an unpretentious and consultative approach and are driven by doing good business with a solution-oriented attitude. We look for you to take responsibility, show initiative and have analytical skills that help you handle complex business and see the big picture. In addition, you work in a structured and organized way, which creates good conditions for success in the role.

In addition, we want you to have:

• High school or university education in economics/law/technology or other equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in purchasing
• Knowledge of general contracting conditions and contract law from a commercial perspective.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English
• B-driving license which is a requirement for all positions at LKAB

Additional:

• Experience in strategic or project purchasing, preferably in the process industry or construction sector
• Experience in project management, negotiation and procurement

What you get

A stimulating and challenging job, where you work with issues that are at the forefront. You will be part of a competent and committed team of specialists who together shape the future of the mining and minerals industry. In addition, you also get:

• Reward program
• Free training at LKAB:s own gym and at our partners at the sites in Norrbotten
• Free health care allowance and study support as well as access to art association, leisure association, mountain cabins and family activities
• Enhanced parental allowance with up to 90 percent of your regular salary for up to six months (after employment for one year)
• Help and support in case of illness or in matters of work environment, health, wellness and rehabilitation
• Reimbursement for dental care, protective and terminal eyewear
• Ability to apply for study grants for both you and your children
• Ability to join our pension and insurance program with preferential rates

Sounds exciting?

Then we are curious to know more about you! Please submit your application by January 26th.

As the Christmas holidays approach, feedback may take some time. We look forward to getting in touch with you after the end of the year and thank you for your patience. We wish you a very happy holiday season!

For more information about the position, please contact Head of Purchasing Peter Olsson tel: 070- 3044233, email: peter.olsson@lkab.com.

Start: According to agreement

Type of employment: Temporary

Location: Kiruna/ Malmberget/Luleå

Scope: Full-time

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: Christer Olofsson 0970-765 84

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.

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