CMF Coordinator/Administrator Colour & Trim

Technicon Design is seeking a CMF Coordinator/Administrator to support their client's Color, Material & Finish Design team in Gothenburg. This role involves ensuring smooth project operations by coordinating suppliers, managing materials, and handling administrative tasks related to purchasing, legal documentation, and budget tracking. The coordinator will act as a crucial link between creative design, purchasing, and business operations to ensure efficient and timely CMF development.

Must Have

• 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 for 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.
• 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.
• Manage purchase requisitions (PR) and related financial documentation.
• Track invoices, payments, and overall CMF budget status.
• Education in Design, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in automotive design or a similar coordination role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Good to Have

• Experience with purchasing systems.
• Swedish or Mandarin language skills.

Technicon Design are looking for a CMF Coordinator / Administrator to support our client's Color, 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.

Please supply a comprehensive CV