PROJECT SOURCING MANAGER FOR POWERTRAIN PURCHASING i Sodertalje

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

The department Powertrain Purchasing is responsible for procurement of products to our global truck, bus and engine production. Our commodities entails forging, casting and powertrain components. We are currently in a phase of many exiting product development projects. Therefore, we are looking for a committed team member with a big technical and commercial interest.

Your duties

As a project purchaser at Scania you will be responsible for

• the sourcing and testing strategy of new parts, as well as aligning it with R&D and Purchasing quality department
• being the main interface towards Scania´s R&D department. This involves securing correct balance between technical function and cost for new parts as well as negotiate and secure that technical concepts are manufacturable.
• securing that parts are sourced to the right cost and implemented in time within Scania´s development projects.
• together with your purchasing colleagues setting the strategy for the material group, give input to supplier base and identify suppliers for new technical concepts.

The role entails cross functional work with both R&D, Production, Project management and other brands in the TRATON Group to reach best possible product quality and cost for the parts within your area of responsibility.

 Your Profile

We are looking for you with a big technical and commercial interest. Earlier experience of the automotive industry is an advantage. Since the role puts high demand on cross functional work and alignment you appreciate working in a team and work proactively to assist and involve others. You are also skilled in communicating and promotes two-way communication. Advanced level in written and spoken English is mandatory, and we expect you to develop a good knowledge in Swedish after some time.

You also have good analytical skills, good structure, takes own initiative and has a passion for developing both yourself and the environment you work in.

You probably have at least 3-5 years’ experience of commercial work in a technical environment and an academic degree in business economics, engineering or similar.

You have a commercial mindset and are skilled and confident in negotiations, in working in a high pace environment and in reacting quickly to avoid and handle crises or deviations.