Director International Purchasing

Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work. We encourage people to take individual responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment.


We strongly believe that high performance comes from motivated employees, courage to think outside the box and having fun. We are both world leading and pioneers in our field.


Volvo Penta Purchasing Organization is a Global Organization with employees in Sweden, US, India and China. The last years we have expanded in order to manage new Projects and Technologies, and to create a Sustainable supply chain. To further strengthen our organization, we are now hiring a Director International Purchasing.


Position description


Right now, we can offer a great opportunity as Director International Purchasing with the mission to drive the strategic development of assigned Volvo Penta Purchasing’s teams globally. In addition, this role will challenge and drive the necessary change in the Volvo Penta transformation from existing Technology to a future sustainable technology.


As a Director International Purchasing you and your team will have the responsibility of the suppliers in the assigned areas. Today the responsibility covers the Purchasing teams in US, India and China. You will be part of the Volvo Penta Purchasing management team and will work closely together with the international teams.


This is how you could make an impact


By being an active member in the Purchasing Management team, leading assigned strategic activities, reporting to VP Purchasing, you will have good possibilities to make a difference.


You will plan, lead & develop site strategies and organizational set up for assigned areas. When it comes to way of working, it will be important to further develop the collaboration and cross-functional work to find synergies, within Penta and in the Volvo Group.


Your role will be important for the planning and preparation of the Volvo Penta transformation into new technologies. Both in the people area (resources, competence and culture) and in the business with our suppliers.


The Director International Purchasing has a lot of possibilities to influence the Volvo Penta business and profitability through:
Lead implementation of Strategic activities according to commodity strategies
Secure a supplier base that meet the future challenges and explore sourcing possibilities in assigned areas
Proactive scanning for new suppliers and technology
Maintaining and improving existing supplier relations



In this position you will have the world as your workplace, even is located in Gothenburg, regular presence at sites within the scope of International purchasing will be a natural part of this job. You will also represent Purchasing in strategic dialogs and foras in the site management teams.


Key values
We want to welcome you to a team where teamwork and a positive attitude is a must, we want you to be part of that
You enjoy working cross functionally, both within and outside the company
You have the ability to take ownership of various tasks
We also believe you like doing business and having fun!



Overall requirement


We believe that you are a leader and a team player with the ability to motivate and bring the best out of a team. You have the drive to develop your team, the organiaztion and yourself. You are a person that acts with a clear sense of ownership, have strong networking and excellent communications skills. You have a strategic mindset in combination with good business skills and strong integrity.


You have a University degree or equivalent work life experience as the basis for your career and is fluent in English both in business and privately as well as in speaking and writing.


In prioritizing candidates, we will pay attention to matching your profile to team culture, experience, gender and spirit. The successful candidate will have shown a winning attitude and great persona in combination with a strong track record.


The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will require frequent travel.


Volvo Penta is Innovative, Profitable and World leader in our field, join us to continue that journey!


Curious and have some questions? Call or write to us!


Hiring Manager: Helena Lennerstedt: helena.lennerstedt@volvo.com: +46739029149


HR contact: Teresa Krook; teresa.krook@volvo.com ; +46 765 53 37 10


Start date and timeline:
The position is open now and will be contracted as soon as possible. We will start screening as applications arrive, so don't hesitate to send yours.


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