Plant Purchaser

About the role

The Plant Purchaser secures the supply of direct and indirect materials and services for the plant at the right cost, quality and delivery performance. Your role translates production and sales demand into timely, accurate purchases, manages day-to-day supplier performance and protects uninterrupted plant operations, while working within agreed frame agreements, purchasing policies and approval limits.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, components, consumables and services for the plant in line with production requirements, agreed frame agreements and the purchasing policy.
• Create, release and track purchase orders in the ERP system; secure order confirmations and ensure accurate, timely delivery against agreed terms.
• Follow up open orders, manage delays proactively and agree recovery actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Request and compare quotations, negotiate price, lead time and delivery terms within the defined approval limits, and escalate decisions above these limits.
• Act as the plant’s day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers and build effective working relationships.
• Monitor on-time delivery, quality and cost performance; address deviations, complaints and corrective actions together with Quality.
• Maintain accurate supplier, price and item master data in the ERP system and supplier database.
• Identify alternative sources and support supplier selection, onboarding and approval in alignment with BU / Group Purchasing.
• Work with Production Planning, Sales and Finance to translate the production and sales outlook into material requirements and purchasing plans.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder parameters to meet production needs while minimising excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate inbound transport and delivery schedules with suppliers, forwarders and the warehouse.
• Identify supply risks such as shortages, single sources, price volatility or transport disruptions, and propose and implement mitigation actions.
• Ensure purchased materials meet specifications and quality requirements in collaboration with the Quality team.
• Support Finance in resolving price and quantity discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready purchasing records in line with internal controls.
• Report on purchasing activities, supplier performance, open orders and supply risks to the General Manager.
• Apply the Trelleborg Code of Conduct, purchasing policy, delegation of authority and relevant trade and customs requirements.

Requirements

• Completed vocational qualification or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Business-fluent English and the local language of the site.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with direct material purchasing, purchase