The process of recruitment

Different positions, different roles and tasks

Our experience tells us what is needed for a person holding the position as purchaser, purchasing manager etc. We also know that experience of trade, specialities as well as practical experience makes a big difference in the choice of suitable candidates. Different positions of purchasers are defined in a variety of ways depending upon the company, that we know. It is therefore of utmost importance to understand the expectations you have regarding the position in question, now but also for the future.

The desired person has to have the correct competence as well as correct personal qualities.

The interview method we use aims to find out the knowledge the candidates have in relation to your expectations with regards to the different purchase positions at hand as well as your specifications.

We evaluate areas like functional competence, strategic competence, professional competence, personal competence, social/communicative competence, branch of trade experience and general purchasing knowledge through our case based interviews. The initiator of the assignment often has a desire to find a person with the right qualities like result oriented, independent, analytical etc. We make sure to evaluate the desired qualities through behavioural analyses. The result is more than just words….. (the consultants we use are professional consultants in the method called Style Analysis, in Sweden known as IPU profilanalys). We can also make a complete analysis of the whole team if there is an uncertainty regarding the qualities you want to add/complete to your team or department.

Our consultants

Our recruitment consultants have solid experience in the areas of purchasing and logistics. They have been formerly active as purchasing- and logistic managers. Those responsible for behavioural analyses are trained consultants in Style Analysis (IPU Profianalys).