Lead Buyer Distribution

Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the success of a dynamic and thriving organization? We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Buyer Distribution to join our Supply Chain team in the North region. If you are passionate about streamlining distribution processes, negotiating contracts, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships, this opportunity is for you!

Just a kitchen, some might think. But at Nobia, we recognize its deeper essence. It's more than a space - it's the very soul of a home where mornings are greeted, and evenings wind down. It is the place where we connect and unite, share love and memories, recharge and make new ideas come to life. Kitchens set the stage for the stories of tomorrow. Join us in our mission of Designing Kitchens for Life!

About the role:

In your role you will collaborate with various business units to gather and understand distribution requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You will identify and evaluate optimal service providers that meet the business requirements, fostering efficiency in the distribution network.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management: Take ownership of all distribution contracts, including transportation, warehousing, 3PL services, and more. Prepare and support negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

RFQ/RFI Processes:
Facilitate Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) processes, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in service provider selection.

Budgetary Control: Manage distribution costs through effective budgetary control, optimizing spending while maintaining service excellence.

Supplier Development:
Support supplier development initiatives, building strong partnerships that contribute to overall supply chain success.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations in all Nordic countries, fostering a culture of safety and responsibility.

Strategic Contribution: Play a key role in developing and implementing distribution strategies that align with Nobia's overarching business strategy.

You use a pro-active leadership which includes driving improvements and foster innovation within the distribution team. You will deliver good results, foster collaboration and maintain a customer-centric focus in all distribution operations.

Who are you?

You are an excellent communicator who likes to create engagement, and actively develop the skills and potential of our distribution team.

You have a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. You have proven experience in distribution management and contract negotiations as well as strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations. You are familiar with RFQ/RFI processes and budgetary control.

You are fluent in English and one of the Scandinavian languages both orally and written.

This position is preferably located at our factory in Jönköping, Sweden and you will report to the Distribution Manager Nordic located in Finland.

Join our team and be a driving force in elevating Nobia's distribution capabilities to new heights. If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career, apply now and help us shape the future of our Supply Chain Region North!

About your application

To help us place the right people in the right role, we believe in science-based and fair assessment methods. We follow a competence-based, structured interview process where your skills, experience, and attributes relevant to the role and Nobia will be assessed. We acknowledge that two parties are making a decision in this process and welcome you to ask any questions you may have at any stage of the process.

If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Emma Elofsgård, [email protected]

We are looking for skilled employees who can add value to our business. We work actively to ensure that our employees can develop at our workplaces, irrespective of their sex, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

Our story:

The kitchen is a place for all aspects of life, all times of the day. As Europe’s leading kitchen specialist, Nobia strives to lead the way for purposeful designed and sustainable kitchen solutions. We let our 100 years of expertise meet with new habits, trends and techniques. We design, manufacture and sell well-designed, functional and emotionally appealing kitchens that enable a sustainable lifestyle with reduced climate impact. We are a group of 16 strong local brands, produced in our 12 factories. Our community of 5,500 co-workers are driven by our core values Care - Inspire - Deliver. We foster an open, supportive and innovative work environment where we encourage each other to reach our full potential for personal and professional growth - across the group, from the Nordics to the UK, Austria and the Netherlands. Read more about us at About us - Nobia