Trainee - Purchasing & Supply Management

Welcome to a rapidly growing international company, thriving at the forefront of cutting edge technology. Westermo develops and manufactures advanced devices for industrial data communication, used in mission critical installations and harsh industrial environments. The very robust and secure communication networks built with our products provide a high value for our customers. 

We are passionate about taking advantage of the growth opportunities in our market. The work environment is very dynamic with great loyalty and team spirit. It is expected to take initiative and our flat organisation creates efficiency and provides the opportunity for those who are closest to the task of solving it.

Westermo is currently recruiting a trainee to join our Purchasing & Supply Management department. Westermo Trainee Program is one year long and consists of both theory and practice. As trainee you'll have a mentor during the whole program in which you'll have the opportunity to try different assignments at different departments. Westermo is delighted to have you onboard and will invest significantly in your successful future with the company.

Our Purchasing & Supply Management Trainee Program is designed to find a future star within purchasing and supply management. You will start your career working with realising effective sourcing and inventory solutions to ensure an efficient supply chain. You will also work with risk, cost and quality management in early stages of product development. During your trainee period you will stay and work in different functions within Westermo both in Sweden and abroad. Your home department will during and after the trainee period be Purchasing and Supply.

Main focus areas

• Supply chain optimisation
• Inventory management
• Cost engineering
• Supplier agreements
• Daily purchasing activities
• Risk & quality management
• Product development
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Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering (preferably in electronics, supply management) or business
• Very good communication skills in English & Swedish both written and spoken
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Personal qualities

You are a team player who likes to take the lead and are passionate in doing business. You take your own initiative when it's needed and have a burning desire to improve both personally and professionally.  

Additional information

Employment type: Permanent

Start date: August 2019

Trainee program duration: 12 months

Westermo is a leading supplier of Industrial Data Communications equipment to the World market. Sales are conducted through our offices in key markets in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, as well as through distributors and OEM customers worldwide. Development and manufacturing takes place in Sweden. Westermo was founded in 1975 and has a turnover in excess of 550 MSEK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Beijer Electronics Group AB.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity – apply today.

For further information please contact

Manager Purchasing & Supply, Lars Wikström, lars.wikstrom@westermo.se

Cell phone:  +46 70 7771453

Trainee Recruitment Team: trainee@westermo.com

 

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