Sourcing Specialist

Company Description

Vikbay AB is a Swedish company engaged in international trade, import and supplier cooperation within medical and diagnostic product categories. The company works directly with manufacturers in China and manages procurement, negotiations and cross-border commercial coordination related to its product portfolio.

Position Overview

Vikbay AB is recruiting a Sourcing and Supplier Development Specialist responsible for managing supplier relationships with manufacturers in China and supporting international business operations from Sweden. The role combines commercial negotiation, supplier evaluation and cross-border coordination.

The position includes regular business travel to China for supplier meetings, negotiations and market development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commercial relationships with manufacturers in China.
• Conduct negotiations regarding pricing, contract terms and long-term cooperation.
• Perform supplier evaluations and on-site assessments.
• Coordinate cross-border communication between Chinese suppliers and Swedish operations.
• Conduct market analysis related to supplier structure and competitive landscape.
• Identify and manage commercial and operational risks in supplier relationships.
• Travel to China for supplier visits and business development when required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of documented experience in international sourcing, supplier management or commercial negotiation involving China.
• Experience working in cross-cultural business environments.
• Strong negotiation experience with manufacturers or business partners in China.
• Fluent Mandarin Chinese, spoken and written.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.

Application

Applications including CV and documentation of relevant experience should be submitted to Vikbay AB.