Commodity Purchaser for casted parts 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.

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.

The department Purchasing Powertrain buys products for our global truck, bus and engine production and is currently in an intensive period with a lot of projects, many of them carried out together with colleagues within the VW group. We are looking for a committed team member interested in business and new technologies, so we can continue to deliver sustainable solutions to our customers. 

Your duties
In the role as Commodity Purchaser within commodity Casting you will work cross functionally within Scania and Volkswagen group to optimize the cost of sourced material. You will be responsible for sourcing of iron casted or aluminium casted parts.

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.

We offer Scania employees and their families free access to a complete fitness Centre. If you live in Stockholm and work in Södertälje. we can offer you Scania Job Express, a direct bus that runs between Stockholm and Södertälje. You can also enjoy other benefits such as an option to sign an agreement for an employee car, performance bonuses, occupational pension, flexible working hours, lunch benefits at reduced prices and much more.

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: Björn Helenius (Commodity Manager Castings), +46 (0)8-553 893 28