Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Are you ready to influence how we source key services, equipment  and investments that support our manufacturing operations? As part of our Procurement team, you'll work with stakeholders across the Nordic countries to help deliver innovative and efficient sourcing solutions that truly make a difference. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and international environment where procurement is central to strategic growth.

Why should you work at AkzoNobel? 

With us at AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where we work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to achieve the goal of being a world leader in the colour industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces, and we work actively together with our employees to make them feel comfortable and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This result, among other things, in that we are appointed to one of Sweden's Career Companies and have received Top Employer certification 2025. We offer you an international working environment where you get to take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizons and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!

We also offer: 

✅ Collective Agreement – A secure employment with favourable terms

✅ Wellness Allowance – We support your health and well-being

✅ Employee Discount – Discounts on all purchases in our Nordsjö stores

✅ On-site Restaurant – Enjoy delicious and varied meals directly at work

✅ Massage – Palmer Friskvård offers relaxation and recovery services at our Malmö site

✅ Lunch Benefit – We provide a subsidized lunch card from Edenred for our employees

✅ Reduced Working Hours (ATK) – Additional time off beyond your statutory vacation days

About the role

As an Indirect Procurement Buyer for the Nordic market, you will play a key role in driving the indirect procurement process—ensuring competitive pricing, service and quality while complying with AkzoNobel’s global procurement policies.

In this role, you'll focus on indirect procurement for Manufacturing—supporting our production sites with sourcing related to CAPEX projects, technical services, equipment, spare parts and facility management.

You will be part of a collaborative EMEA team and work closely with category managers and local stakeholders such as site managers and engineering teams. The position combines both strategic and operational elements, including cross-functional collaboration, ownership of sourcing projects and supporting production through well-managed supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Execute sourcing, contracting and negotiations for Indirect goods and services, with focus on manufacturing-related categories

• Support regional and global procurement targets including savings, supplier consolidation, and contract efficiency

• Ensure contracts are created, executed and maintained in line with company policies and compliance requirements

• Maintain accurate data such as vendor info, catalogues and purchase order details

• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and risk areas

• Collaborate with stakeholders across sites to understand business needs and advise on procurement strategies

• Coordinate with regional and global Category Managers to implement category strategies

• Participate in regular team meetings to align on sourcing projects

• Coach & train users on the tools, policies and  procedures covering the NPR purchase process

This is a permanent position with a start date as soon as possible. You will be based at our site located just outside Malmö, Sweden and will report directly to the Indirect Procurement Manager, EMEA. We offer a hybrid working model, giving you flexibility to combine remote work with on-site collaboration.

Who are you?

You are a proactive and structured procurement professional who thrives in a matrix organization and enjoys working with both data and people. With a strong analytical mindset and a collaborative approach, you handle complexity and drive continuous improvements. 

Curious and adaptable, you embrace change and enjoy taking initiative to optimize processes. You value being close to the business and know how to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience

•  Proven background in procurement, preferably within manufacturing, chemicals, or automotive industries

•  Experience in sourcing, contracting, and negotiating with suppliers

•  Comfortable working in a large, international matrix organization

•  Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working

•  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

•  Fluent in both Swedish and English

What Makes You Stand Out:

•  Experience with CAPEX, technical procurement or Facility Management categories

•  Familiarity with procurement tools such as SAP, Coupa or Power BI

•  Procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS)

•  Experience from participating in global procurement projects

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed. If you believe you have relevant experience, mindset and motivation – we’d like to hear from you.

Your application 

At AkzoNobel we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance and respect. Our recruitment process plays a major role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal perspective regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability.

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

Please note that as the hiring manager is English-speaking, we kindly ask you to submit your application in English. 

For more information about the role, please contact Pepi Fili, Indirect Procurement Manager, EMEA – Manufacturing Services, kalliopi.Fili@akzonobel.com

For information about the role and recruitment process, please contact Ami Sandberg, Talent Acquisition Partner Nordics, ami.sandberg@akzonobel.com

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