Category Manager

About Veoneer

We are around 7,500 people globally, working as a team with cutting-edge technologies - like vision systems, radar, lidar, thermal sensing, electronic controls, and human-machine interface and Veoneer is a leader in the autotech industry.

We design, develop and manufacture state-of-the-art software, hardware and systems for occupant protection, advanced driving-assistance systems, and collaborative and automated driving to vehicle manufacturers globally.

Our sensors and software solutions prevent traffic accidents and, when accidents are unavoidable, our restraint control systems help mitigate the effects of a crash.

We are looking for a Category Manager for Direct Material responsible for semiconductor processors as SoC/FPGA’s/MCM/ISP’s.

What you'll do
As Purchasing Category Manager you will establish a strategy for your segments and drive execution of the strategy through interface with Engineering, Component Development, Supplier Quality, and Production. You will be the expert as it relates to technology, supplier roadmaps, competitive price levels and component life cycles.

You will ensure timely sourcing of new components by working together with RFQ teams and assure it follows the documented strategy and meeting cost targets for the component.

You will act as Lead Buyer for selected suppliers, manage the relationship between suppliers and Veoneer, and conduct commercial negotiations for price, payment and delivery terms.

As Lead Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the pre-qualification process for potential new suppliers and yearly supplier reviews with existing suppliers. An important part is to monitor and give direction based on market trends, frequently review Supply Chain risks and maintains plans to assure continuous supply at Veoneer production sites.


What you'll bring
We are looking for an person with experience from similar roles and with good negotiations skills.

As Category Manager you need to be well structured, analytic and have high engagement to finalize work before agreed deadlines and be with good communication skills verbally and in writing. You are used to and enjoy working both independently and in global teams, taking initiative, making decisions based on facts and taking ownership of your process.

You see yourself as result oriented and quality minded person with a sense for structure and responsibility and are able to see possibilities for improvements in your daily work.

Needed experience and education.
To succeed you should have a Master degree in Electrical Engineering or Business Administration and other relevant education for the role. We believe you need at least 5 years experience in similar role, e.g. category manager or sourcing leader within advance electronics products, prefer in automotive business.

You need skills in IT, PLM and ERP systems, Sharepoint end good Office skills.

What we offer
- A workplace with a passion for delivering on customer promises and excellence in our way of working

- Highly competent and supportive colleagues

- A workplace with ambition, drive and a “can do”-attitude
- An important role in one of the most expansive technical fields; Autonomous driving
- Good career and development possibilities


Veoneer appreciate the value that comes with diverse teams, and strive for a good balance between both gender and age as well as ethnicity and cultural diversity

Location: Linköping/Stockholm

Last application date: 2021-12-12

Employment condition: Permanent, full time

Starting date: According to agreement

Contact information: If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact:
Hiring Manager, Johan Lagerstedt, johan.lagerstedt @veoneer.com, or
Talent Acquisition Partner, Per Lind, per.lind@veoneer.com

Union representative: We have collective agreements with Sveriges Ingenjörer and Unionen. Our labor unions representatives can be contacted at 0322 - 30 94 00