The opportunity

We’re currently looking for a Senior Category Buyer – Event and Commercial to join our R&D and Procurement team. In this role, you will drive competitive and compliant category work within events, marketing and commercial areas, shaping both short‑ and long‑term sourcing strategies. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement delivers real value and supports Polestar’s transformation towards being a strong business partner.

You will be part of a global procurement organisation where collaboration, trust and business focus are central. Alongside your own category responsibility, you will support and mentor buyers in their development, working closely with Category Managers to strengthen capability across the team.

This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and onsite work, knowing that both in‑person collaboration and individual time to focus are needed. Some travel may be required depending on category and stakeholder needs.

The responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be expected to lead category strategies and translate them into sourcing plans that create measurable business value. Working as a member of the procurement team, you’ll play a key role in driving commercial outcomes and supplier performance.

Lead and drive global category strategies within events and commercial areas into actionable sourcing plans
Negotiate commercial agreements that deliver cost savings, efficiency gains and improved supplier performance against defined KPIs
Manage complex negotiations and internal discussions with a clear focus on business value
Engage and influence internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities
Identify and mitigate supply risks while leveraging market opportunities to strengthen competitiveness

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this role, and at Polestar in general, you bring a strong business mindset and the confidence to challenge when needed. You are comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. You work analytically, make decisions based on data, and stay focused on value creation rather than process for its own sake. You are also motivated by developing others and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

In addition, you’ll need the following qualifications:

Several years of experience in procurement and category management, including negotiations in a senior or category‑specific role, enabling you to independently drive sourcing strategies
A university degree in Business Administration, Economics or a technical discipline, providing a solid foundation for commercial and analytical work
Strong analytical skills, including experience with spend analysis and opportunity assessments, which are central to identifying value potential
Full proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, used daily for analysis, business cases and stakeholder communication
Fluency in English, as it is the language of written and spoken communication at Polestar

Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication. And though we have a global presence, we maintain a growth mindset. Change happens often at Polestar, but so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment.

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 it’s filled.

The Polestar journey is an electric one.