Global Category Manager

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What we offer

Globally responsible for Procurement Category Team deliveries including:
Strategy, cost, quality, sustainability, and delivery as well as escalations.
If you are the right person for this job, you will have the opportunity to play a key role for the company´s performance in this area. You will be the one who leads the development of our suppliers towards a positive change throughout the company. You will together with your supplier's challenge the status quo to continuously improve the result and quality to achieve customer satisfaction. It´s a position where you can contribute to the company´s growth and to your own professional and personal development at the same time. 

What you will do

 In this position you will be responsible for the business deliveries for a team handling automated process lines and relevant production equipment for our manufacturing sites globally. The projects & commodities in this team are of a high complexity based on scope, level of technology, supplier base and project setup. You will work closely with our Manufacturing Engineering stakeholder. Together with the stakeholder you will align on sourcing strategies and supplier base. You will be accountable for relevant commodities has an updated valid category strategy. You need to be able to challenge our stakeholder, specification and ‘normal’ way of working in order to optimize our sourcing setup. As we are in an exciting phase where we are changing our manufacturing setup by adopting new production technologies such as Mega casting and Battery assembly you will have the opportunity apply the ‘best-fit’ sourcing approach for these commodities.   

Do you fit the profile?

You have a Bachelor’s degree Technical or Economical) or equivalent experience within the field.
You are proficient in English, both spoken and written and computer skills.
You have been working within Purchasing with sourcings and business agreements.
You are a natural leader and have the ability to see the whole picture of a business case.
Supplier relationships are important and where your communication skills is a great ability.

On a personal level

This position is for you who enjoy building and maintaining relationships. You like to take initiative, ownership and work both independently but also coordinating a team. You enjoy using your communication skills to coach and drive the suppliers forward. You are not afraid to face demanding situations and take action.

How to learn more and to apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? 
Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than January 11th, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Vice President, Global Investments Carina Ferdell at carina.ferdell@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Maria Westermark at maria.westermark@Volvocars.com