Strategic Commodity Purchaser for Chassis and Metal 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.

Are you attracted to the prospect of working as a purchaser in a dynamic, commercial and international environment with a high tempo and great development possibilities? Then Scania Global Purchasing, where you have purchasing responsibility for your own segments could be the next step in your career.

For our Metal & Chassis department we are now proactive looking for a committed new team member who is interested in business and new technology and wants to be involved in the development of Scania and Volkswagen Truck & Bus..

Your duties
In the role as Commodity Purchaser within Metal & Chassi you will work cross functionally within Scania and Volkswagen group to optimize the cost of sourced material.

You will lead the strategic development of your segments and supplier base in a structured way to create the best possible business for Scania in both short and long term. You’ll be responsible for all commercial issues with regards to your suppliers and sourced material.

Your main task will consist of development of the supplier base, ensure delivery capacity, create business plans, handling inquiries, negotiate contracts and agreements in an international environment.

Your profile
We are looking for someone who is commercial, creative and result oriented. You are good with relationships and enjoy having many contacts both internally and externally.

You have a university degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent. Preferably you have a few years work experience within a commercial role, preferably within sales or purchasing.

 As the role involves a large international network and some travel, you will need to be proficient in both written and spoken Swedish and English. Other language skills are an advantage.

We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job where there is plenty of scope for new ideas. Our corporate culture is characterized by openness, diversity and respect for the individual. Employees are our most important resource, so we invest in training of our employees and giving them the opportunity to broaden their skills in order to be able to grow with us.

If you think you fit this description and like the idea of joining a commercial and international environment with great opportunities for professional development, then we would love to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application.

Further information
Please contact: Carl-Johan Lööf (Commodity Manager, exhaust and Chassis Components), , +46 (0)8-553 51684