Sourcing & Procurement Manager
You will elevate our management of suppliers to a completely different level, and build an agile and best-in-class sourcing approach encompassing all aspects of our business.
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Micvac is a technology pioneer with a focus on providing integrated equipment and packaging solutions for producing delicious ready-to-eat meals. This system based technology was invented and patented by us, and delivers superior benefits across the value chain from producers, to retailers, and consumers. We are solidly established in the Nordics and have made solid progress on international expansion.
Bringing innovative technology to the market requires an innovative approach in itself. We are changing the way food is produced: more sustainable, more cost effective, and eliminating the bad stuff and overprocessing that is too often used in food production. In the next stage of our growth journey we are looking for a Sourcing & Procurement Manager who will drive professionalization and value creation as we scale our business. You will elevate our management of suppliers to a completely different level, and build an agile and best-in-class sourcing approach encompassing all aspects of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Machinery Components & Technical Sourcing
- Source and purchase machinery components, spare parts, and services
- Act as a main point of contact to suppliers of mechanical, electrical, and automation components
- Negotiate prices, delivery terms, and payment conditions with suppliers
- Manage procurement documentation and track deliveries
- Collaborate with Project Engineers to understand bill of materials (BOM) and technical requirements
Packaging Materials Multi-Sourcing
- Multi-source and purchase packaging materials (films, trays, special materials) used by customers of Micvac.
- Build and manage relationships with existing and new packaging material suppliers
- Stay up to date with market trends, new packaging materials, and regulatory requirements
- Ensure packaging materials meet quality standards and sustainability goals
This is the qualifications we are looking for:
- Proven experience in technical sourcing or procurement, ideally in a machinery production or industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience in managing multiple suppliers and building more resilient supply chains
- Experience working with international suppliers
- Experience sourcing packaging materials (plastics, films, related supplies) is a strong advantage
- Solid understanding of supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization
- Analytical mindset with attention to cost, quality, and delivery reliability
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and finance teams
- Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software
- Knowledge of sustainability trends in packaging sourcing is a plus
Why join Micvac?
- Opportunity to build the function and processes from scratch
- Unique technology to work with. You’ll be a part of the team shaping the offer of the future of ready meals.
- Lean diverse and international organization of 25 people passionate about things they work with. You’ll get to work side-by-side with some of the most experienced and talented people in the domain.
- Opportunities to grow your career along with the company’s growth.
- Clear ownership in driving your processes and ability to see direct impact of things you do on business growth and success.
- Open communication and feedback culture. We are in this together, and open for new ideas from everyone in the company.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Västra Frölunda
Västra Frölunda
Workplace & Culture
At Micvac we believe that a truly great workplace is built on inspiration, inclusivity, and purpose. Here leadership isn’t about hierarchy—it’s about vision, trust, and empowering every individual to contribute their best. We take pride in creating a culture where ethnicity, age, and gender don’t define you—your ideas, passion, and impact do. We celebrate individuality because we know that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. This is more than a job—it’s a business we believe in, a culture we are proud of, and a journey we want to share with you. 🚀
About Micvac
Micvac offers continuous in-pack cooking and pasteurisation solutions that are unique in the food industry. Our patented technology and packaging allow customers to produce a pasteurised, safe product with a shelf life of 40-60 days. Chilled ready meals, components, vegetables, baby food and pet food are examples of products that are suitable for the Micvac method. With customers all over the world, Micvac develops and supplies packaging, equipment and training for both ready meal producers and foodservice market.