Commodity Purchasing Manager

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.General Information

Time for a new exciting job after the winter holidays? We are looking for a Manager leading the new group of Strategic Semiconductors within the department Cab & Electronics. You will be responsible to drive and coordinate our purchasing activities within the strategic area of semiconductors.

The responsibility

The team's responsibility is to ensure both the long-term strategy and short-term supply of semiconductors. The aim and ambition are to create a situation where we can fully rely on our suppliers and supply, to be resilient to any disturbances in a longer perspective.

As a manager, you will guide and support the team to:


• Develop the overall Scania semiconductor strategy from TQDCS point of view.
• Support projects connected to strategic semiconductor management, from long-term capacity management to obsolescence management
• Improving our current sourcing process for Electronics to include the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Build and maintain relationships with semiconductor companies, distributors, and brokers
• Identifying potential business opportunities and collaboration areas with the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Build up business intelligence for semiconductors, including macro-economical factors.
• Develop the semiconductor expertise within the Scania group and their affiliated companies of the TRATON group.
• Become an interface and stakeholder to the VW and CARIAD strategic semiconductor management teams.
• Contribute to the development risk mitigation activities in our supply chain resilience.

Your Collaboration and Leadership

As a leader of this team, You are probably positive, communicative, and flexible, dare to take your own initiative, and are able to prosper in a dynamic environment.

Your work includes a lot of interactions at different levels, both internally and cross-functionally, it is, therefore, important that you have the ability to collaborate, build trust and be clear in your communication with others. You are passionate about developing others and pay special attention to the following aspects when it comes to leadership:


• Diversity - Diversity, is part of our strategy, and capturing the skills and experiences from a diverse team is key for reaching our set goals and targets”
• Empowerment - With trust and coaching we empower each other to grow and develop.
• Empathy and Care - We care for each other and show empathy in order for us to develop in a safe and challenging environment.   

Who Am I as a leader?

I’m convinced that a diverse and empowered team with clear objectives will perform at its best and reach required business results and enhance personal development. A mindset where every individual is working in a safe environment to develop and thrive in, while having fun at work.

I try to point out directions and then let you find a way to solutions and methods. I prioritize my availability to give support when needed.

For more information
Please contact Gustav Teng, Commodity Director Purchasing Cab & Electronics +46 8 553 522 31 or Babel Barisho, Talent Acquisition Specialist +46 8 553 70417

We are really looking forward to your application!
Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Selections and interviews will take place at the beginning of next year. Apply no later than 2022-12-31.