Senior Procurement Specialist – R&D Projects
Join as a Senior Procurement Specialist in Ludvika: bridge R&D and Supply Chain – source materials, solve technical challenges, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Location: Ludvika, Sweden (100% on-site – no remote work allowed)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-04-15 to 2027-03-31 (Extension possible)
Language: English (fluent in both spoken and written – mandatory)
Apply Before: 2026-04-10
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist for one of our clients, to act as the key link between R&D projects and the local Supply Chain department in Ludvika. In this role, you will support approximately 15 R&D projects by coordinating material and component sourcing, collaborating with R&D engineers and suppliers, and ensuring products are delivered with the right quality, function, and on time. You will work with a wide variety of manufacturing processes (hot forging, casting, machining, extruding, etc.) and materials (aluminum, steel, glass-fiber, copper, brass, stainless steel, polymers).
What You’ll Do
Serve as the interface between R&D projects and Supply Chain / Category Managers
Create material requirements and coordinate sourcing for R&D projects
Work closely with R&D engineers and suppliers to find optimal solutions
Ensure timely delivery with correct quality and functionality
Support handover and collaboration with experienced SCM R&D personnel
Manage procurement processes including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance follow-up
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements
Several years of experience in procurement, preferably in a technical or R&D environment
Ability to understand technical drawings and recommend suitable manufacturing processes
Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and supply chain
Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work 100% on-site in Ludvika
Nice to Have
Familiarity with materials such as aluminum, steel, copper, polymers, or glass-fiber
Understanding of manufacturing processes such as forging, casting, machining, extruding
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Ludvika, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
