Sourcing Director

Chief Sourcing Officer (CSO) – Kamux Group International Commercial Leadership | Strategic Sourcing | Profitable Growth Location: Sweden or Finland Are you ready to lead an international sourcing organisation where commercial judgement, strategic thinking and data-driven decisions make a measurable difference? Kamux is seeking a commercially driven, results-oriented Chief Sourcing Officer to lead Group-wide vehicle sourcing, strategic supplier relationships and the development of efficient, profitable vehicle flows. This is a key Group Management Team position reporting directly to the Group CEO. The opportunity As Chief Sourcing Officer, you will define and execute Kamux’s international used-car sourcing strategy. Your mission is to secure a competitive vehicle offering, strengthen profitability and optimise working capital through effective purchasing, faster inventory turnover and high-performing supplier partnerships. A central objective is to achieve ten inventory turns per year while improving return on invested capital. You will lead the purchasing organisations in Finland and Sweden and collaborate closely with country management, Sales, Finance and other Group functions. Key responsibilities Develop and execute the Group sourcing strategy across consumer, trade-in, B2B and international channels. Build strategic relationships with leasing and finance companies, rental operators, manufacturers and other major vehicle suppliers. Negotiate international agreements covering pricing, volumes, quality, delivery and commercial risk. Optimise purchasing prices, total margins, inventory mix, turnover and capital employed. Improve vehicle flows, logistics, reconditioning and common aftersales processes. Lead and develop an international organisation with clear accountability, performance metrics and consistent ways of working. Drive the adoption of data analytics and AI-enabled decision support in sourcing. AI and digital transformation Kamux sees opportunities to improve commercial decisions through advanced analytics, digitalisation and artificial intelligence. In this role, you will help define and realise the business value of solutions supporting vehicle valuation, demand forecasting, purchasing prices, sourcing channel selection and inventory optimisation. You do not need to be a technical specialist. What matters is the ability to identify commercially valuable use cases, work effectively with technology teams and translate insights into measurable results. Your background Typically at least ten years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, automotive retail, leasing, finance, mobility services or another capital-intensive commercial business. A strong record of business leadership, people management, profitability improvement and change delivery. Sound understanding of working capital, inventory turnover, margins and financial risk. Experience in complex negotiations and building senior-level commercial relationships. Ability to combine strategic perspective with disciplined operational execution. Relevant higher education or equivalent expertise, fluent English and willingness to travel. International or matrix-organisation experience is particularly valuable. Experience in used-car retail, vehicle valuation or cross-border vehicle trading is an advantage. Your leadership style You are a confident, pragmatic and engaging leader who delivers results through people. You make timely decisions, set clear priorities, develop talent and build trust across functions and countries. Kamux’s leadership philosophy is built on four principles: Coach and empower; Act with daily discipline; Own it, deliver results; and Lead with integrity. What Kamux offers A strategically important executive role with the opportunity to shape the Group’s sourcing model, strengthen competitiveness and influence profitable growth. As a member of the Group Management Team, your decisions will have a direct impact on business performance and the development of the organisation. Ready to help shape the future of international vehicle sourcing? We welcome your interest in the Chief Sourcing Officer position at Kamux Group.