Category Manager

Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies - like vision systems, radar, lidar, thermal sensing, electronic controls, and human-machine interface - developed to prevent traffic incidents from happening and mitigate the effect when accidents are unavoidable. Challenging and deeply satisfying.

At Veoneer our people are purpose-driven and curious. We are pioneers who thrive in response to the new and exciting challenges we face at the forefront of technology. We empower our people and are dedicated to their professional everyday development and growth.

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 a segment of components used in our vision systems.

What You´ll Do:
As 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 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. You will also be responsible for yearly business 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.

Who we're looking for:
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.

The Veoneer organization is full of various expertise, both globally and locally. By using your network, both inside and outside of the organization, you actively seek new information and improvements.

At Veoneer, it's all about Trust, so it's important for us that you respect and follow standards, deadlines and agreements.

To be successful in this position, you need to have:

- Documented experience within the Category Manager or similar role
- Good skills in English and Swedish, both spoken and written
- Good communications skills


Education

- University degree, or higher, within engineering or business administration, or equivalent work experience

Your first months at Veoneer:

Getting comfortable in a new job and new environment is a process that involves several steps. At Veoneer, newly hired employees are introduced to an onboarding program. The program aim to provide new employees with a good foundation for their entire Veoneer journey and a successful start. Within the program, new employees are also assigned a mentor to guide you through your first six month.

What we offer:
- A workplace characterized by entrepreneurial mindset, and a "can do"-attitude
- Good career and development opportunities
- A High-Tech company offering products within the expansive technological fields; assistant and autonomous driving
- An atmosphere that promotes innovation and being creative together
- Contribution to Trust in Mobility and Safety on the roads.


At Veoneer, diversity is an asset and a strength. We have opportunities for you who want to create, change and develop. We work to improve everyday life and make a difference together.

Please note, that we do not accept nor consider applications through e-mail, due to GDPR and company policy.

Location: Stockholm or Linköping

Employment conditions: Full-time employment

Starting date: By agreement

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

Last day of application: 2022-12-20, continuous selection, position can be filled before last application date.

Union: We have Union agreement/Collective agreement with Sveriges Ingenjörer and Unionen.

About Veoneer

Veoneer is an automotive technology company, a world leader in active safety and restraint control systems, focused on delivering innovative, best-in-class products and solutions to our customers. Our purpose is to create trust in mobility. Veoneer is a Tier-1 hardware supplier and system integrator with products being part of more than 125 scheduled vehicle launches for 2022. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Veoneer has 6,100 employees in 11 countries. The Company is building on a heritage of close to 70 years of automotive safety development.

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.

Veoneer has been pointed out as a Career Company for several years in a row, and it's no coincidence. It is an exciting workplace where innovation is in focus. With unique career opportunities, Veoneer offers its employees the tools needed to gain cutting-edge knowledge. Veoneer also targets the younger talents with their good career opportunities.