Position Title: CMF Coordinator / Administrator

Duration: Contract

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

About the Role:

• Our Client is looking for a CMF Coordinator / Administrator to support our Colour, Material & Finish Design team in Gothenburg.
• In this role, you will help ensure smooth project operations by coordinating suppliers, managing materials, and handling administrative processes related to purchasing, legal documentation, and budget tracking.
• You will serve as a vital link between creative design, purchase, and business operations ensuring that CMF development runs efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination

• Provide day-to-day support to the CMF Design team in managing and organizing materials.
• Liaise with internal departments such as Purchase, Legal, and Finance to support on procurement processes.
• Track and document supplier communication, material requests, orders, and deliveries.
• Manage coordination with designers and follow-up tasks with the Trim shop.
• Maintain accurate databases and materials for internal reviews.

2. Material Management

• Coordinate with suppliers for material sourcing, sample deliveries, and development updates.
• Oversee the handling, organization, and archiving of CMF material libraries.
• Maintain tracking logs for material and sample status.
• Play a key role in maintaining "Never-Out-of-Stock" materials in coordination with the Trim Shop.
• Prepare and update presentation materials, databases, and spreadsheets as needed.

3. Finance & Administration

• Manage purchase requisitions (PR) and related financial documentation.
• Track invoices, payments, and overall CMF budget status.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education in Design, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in automotive design or a similar coordination role.
• Experience with purchasing systems is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Swedish or Mandarin is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Structured and organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and proactive, able to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Communicative and collaborative, comfortable working across teams and cultures.
• Service-minded and solution-oriented, with a positive and professional attitude.
• Curious and motivated, with a genuine interest in design and materials.

What the Client Offers:

• A highly dynamic, creative, and ever-changing work environment.
• Opportunities to grow professionally through challenging and varied projects.
• A supportive and spirited team across Sweden and China.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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