Purchasing Assistant
As our next Purchasing Assistant, you will support the Purchasing team in developing products together with R&D and Pattern until they reach production!
Are you a structured, motivated team player who enjoys working with systems and processes? Are you eager to learn about all aspects of the Purchasing process? This could be an opportunity for you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our next Purchasing Assistant, you will support the Purchasing team in developing products together with R&D and Pattern until they reach production.
You will play an important role in developing and maintaining relationships with our suppliers to ensure that our company goals are met, and our products are developed to the highest quality in a sustainable manner.
This full-time opportunity is based from the Solna office and reports through to the Head of Purchasing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
In more detail you will focus on the following:
- Maintaining the quality of data in our PLM system
- Create and maintain Purchasing orders through our ERP system.
- Participate in creating functional high-quality garments.
- Participate in Fittings together with pattern maker, designer, and purchaser.
- Make sure samples are delivered on time and commented on correctly.
- Daily communication with vendors and stakeholders.
- Assist in-house product testing and follow up accordingly.
WHO YOU ARE
We think you could be a great match for the position if you possess the following traits and capabilities:
- Passionate about the outdoor industry and our commitment to sustainability.
- Relevant University degree in within Textile.
- A structured, positive, and analytical individual who is able to work effectively with different systems and processes.
- Previous experience working within a Purchasing role for the textile or apparel industry, preferably within outdoor industry.
- True team-player who is solutions-orientated and willing to go the extra mile!
- Great knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Previous experience working with PLM, PIM or ERP systems would be advantageous but an eagerness to learn and ability to quickly pick up new systems is most important!
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
ABOUT US
We are an international outdoor company with an aim to connect more people to nature. Since our humble start in 1960, a lot has changed, but our mission has not wavered. Through the development of premium, lasting and timeless equipment, we keep people outside - warmer, safer, and dryer. With the right equipment, our users can stay out longer, be more comfortable, and come home happier.
HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply in English through our career page now! If you have any questions about the opportunity do not hesitate to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team.
Fjällräven celebrates diversity and is committed to continually striving to create and grow a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We aim to facilitate a safe, fair and kind work environment where all feel welcome and can thrive.
- Locations
- Solna, Sweden
About Fjällräven
In 1960, Åke Nordin founded Fjällräven in his basement in the town of Örnsköldsvik in northern Sweden. Today the company’s timeless, functional and durable outdoor equipment enjoys a global presence and can be found in over 70 countries.
Fjällräven’s product range comprises outdoor clothing and accessories for men and women as well as backpacks, tents and sleeping bags. As a company, Fjällräven makes every effort to act responsibly towards people, wildlife and the environment and to encourage people to take an interest in outdoor life.
The company is the initiator of two popular outdoor events, Fjällräven Classic and Fjällräven Polar, which attract thousands of participants every year. Fjällräven is part of Fenix Outdoor AB.
Purchasing Assistant
As our next Purchasing Assistant, you will support the Purchasing team in developing products together with R&D and Pattern until they reach production!
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