Commodity Manager - Li-lon Battery Packs and Cells

Do you like communication and are prone to change? Are you energized by working in an organization with global reach? Have you been working with sourcing for several years? If your answer is yes to these questions this might be the position you have been looking for!

The purchasing organization at Husqvarna Group is divided into several different features to a global level, ensuring quality, delivery, cost effectiveness and sustainability in the supply chain. One of the key functions in Sourcing is Commodity Management, which focuses on managing all commodities in direct materials and related commercial relationships with suppliers.

Husqvarna Group Battery Competence Center (HGBCC) is a multi-site organization with the mission to develop battery and chargers for the various stakeholders in the Group. We are looking for an experienced and driven Commodity Manager responsible for Li-Ion Battery Packs and Cells, to be placed in Sweden or Germany.

You will join a newly formed team with highly engaged people. The group is young and dynamic, with possibilities to bring in your ideas and influence the future.


About the job

As Commodity Manager for Li-Ion Battery Packs and Cells, you are part of the HGBCC Leadership Team but also a member of a global commodity team responsible for printed circuit boards, electric motors, batteries, wiring and switches. The main responsibilities are to secure quality, delivery, cost effectiveness and sustainability of your commodity for all products throughout their complete life cycle.

You will create a long-term strategy securing our battery cells and packs to deliver maximum value and develop a plan to achieve it. To manage relationships with suppliers to improve supplier performance, streamline contract, create better cooperation and integration and deliver improved results will be part of your main tasks.
To scout and search for potential new suppliers as wells as potential new technologies within the Commodity and implement cost-saving measures, budgeting (negotiations and other savings included) and annual price negotiation will be part of your main tasks.

You will report to the head of Husqvarna Group Battery Competence Center and lead the Sourcing competence domain. Depending on your location, there is a site leader you work closely with regarding HR related topics. The activities have to be aligned with the functions in the divisions. In Germany there is currently one person focusing on project sourcing that will functionally report to you.


Relevant background

Preferably a Master's degree in electronics and recognized qualification in Sourcing. Minimum Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering in electronics


At least 5 years working experience in purchasing, preferably on positions within commodity management of Li-Ion batteries and Cells. A proven track record from a Global Company.


Fluent English is required (written and spoken), additional languages ​​such as Swedish or German is an advantage.



Who are you?

We believe that you have experience within Sourcing and change management and that you have been working both strategically and operationally. You are a good communicator and have a good understanding of the importance of both external and internal customer service.
To solve problems and to find new ways are something you are passionate about.

Your personality in combination with relevant education, work experience and passion for working with sourcing will be important in order to succeed in this role.

The Application
If you would like to join us on this exciting journey, send your Resume and a short letter describing why you are the perfect fit as soon as possible, but not later than June 5th , 2020.

For more questions regarding the position please contact:
Hiring Manager- Jimmy Ördberg, jimmy.ordberg@husqvarnagroup.com
For more information about the recruitment process or the position, please contact:
Recruiter – Emma Elofsgård, emma.elofsgard@husqvarnagroup.com

The union representatives:
Soili Johansson – Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com

Fredrik Lindström – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Akademikerföreningen (Represents all Saco-associations), fredrik.lindstrom@husqvarnagroup.com


What happens after you have applied?

When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at latest when the position has been filled.