The opportunity

We’re currently looking for a Category Buyer – Corporate Service & Professional Service to join our Procurement team within R&D. In this role, you will drive competitive, compliant and value-driven category work across corporate and professional services, including areas such as Digital and R&D-related services. You will be part of Polestar’s continued transformation of procurement into a strong business partner, contributing to both short- and long-term sourcing strategies that maximise business value.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, define sourcing strategies and secure sustainable and commercially sound supplier solutions. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-moving, international environment.

This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Polestar works with a hybrid model that combines in-person collaboration with flexibility for focused individual work. Occasional travel may be required depending on project and stakeholder needs.

The responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be expected to manage and develop procurement categories within Corporate Service and Professional Service. Working as a member of the Procurement team, you will be instrumental in securing cost efficiency, supplier performance and long-term value creation across the organisation.

• Drive sourcing strategies and conduct negotiations to achieve cost savings, efficiency gains and performance improvements aligned with defined KPIs

• Lead and manage supplier relationships, including evaluations aligned with Polestar’s sustainability and quality standards

• Proactively manage supplier risks, contract renewals and market opportunities to strengthen Polestar’s competitive position

• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements that deliver measurable business benefits

• Collaborate with group company procurement teams to leverage synergies and shared strategies

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this role, and at Polestar in general, you are comfortable taking ownership, engaging stakeholders and navigating complex business discussions. You combine analytical thinking with commercial judgement and are confident prioritising long-term business value. You are curious about markets and suppliers, adaptable to change and motivated by working in an evolving, international context.

You are proactive, structured and capable of managing multiple sourcing initiatives in parallel, while maintaining high standards of compliance and professionalism. Strong communication skills allow you to influence internal stakeholders and conduct challenging negotiations with confidence.

In addition, you’ll need the following qualifications:

• Several years of experience in procurement or category management, including at least three years as a buyer and experience within Corporate Service and Professional Service, which is essential to quickly understand category dynamics and supplier markets

• A BSc degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics or a technical discipline, providing a solid foundation for analytical and commercial decision-making

• Proven experience in negotiation, spend analysis, cost driver analysis and market benchmarking, enabling data-driven sourcing strategies

• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, which are key tools in analysis, reporting and stakeholder communication

• Fluency in English, as it is the language of written and spoken communication at Polestar

Polestar is an international company with diverse backgrounds represented. Change happens often, but so does progress. Expect an exciting environment where development, collaboration and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

The process

If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing, and the job advert will remain open until the position is filled.

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