Global Commodity Managers (Electronics) to Husqvarna Group

Welcome to one of the world’s oldest start-ups!
At Husqvarna, we have a passion for innovation - and with it, we create new solutions to enhance urban and green spaces, used and loved by many. By continuously challenging ourselves, we have kept innovating and re-inventing our business, for more than three centuries (330 years to be more exact). This is our heritage. And our future.
And now - we really want you to be a part of it.
What we can offer you:
In the role as Global Commodity Manager you will be joining a dedicated team of 8 colleagues, that on a day to day basis make an real impact in the business. The team works in close collaboration with colleagues within Sourcing and other departments but also in close alignment with our strategic initiatives enabling change for Husqvarna Group though their work.
You will also be joining the function during a change journey where your input might affect the direction of change. You lastly also work in a global context with colleagues and partners from all over the world with great development opportunities enabling personal and professional growth.
About the role:
As Global Commodity Manager you are part of a highly motivated team of Commodity Managers and Operational Buyers and you report to the Director of Electric and Electronic commodities.
Your primary responsibility is to develop and apply business strategy and relationship management, deliver value in terms of quality, delivery, cost efficiency and sustainability for your commodities during the full product life cycle.
The role requires travelling abroad to suppliers as well as some of Husqvarna’s Key sites.
Your main tasks will be:
Be ultimately responsible for all commercial relations with the suppliers within your commodities and secure set targets of cost, quality, delivery and sustainability.
Create long term strategies, well anchored with internal stakeholders, for your commodities to deliver optimized value and drive implementation of the same.
Develop and maintain vendor agreements.
Manage sourcing projects and lead negotiations of commercial terms and conditions.
Build and maintain mutually beneficial relations with important suppliers in order to improve supplier performance and collaboration, not only to decrease costs and eliminate waste but also to utilize the suppliers full potential in areas such as product development and innovation.
Build and maintain strong internal relations within sourcing functions such as Project Sourcing, Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Development but also with other internal stakeholders such as R&D, Logistics and Manufacturing.
Set up and manage the annual budget of cost saving activities and negotiations

Who you are:
In order for you to be successful in this role we see that you have a collaborative mindset, structured way of working with a strong will to drive change and improvements.
Other requirements are:
Several years of experience working with similar tasks
Have experience working with electronic components
University degree within relevant field
Fluent English, both written and spoken

Location:
Possible locations for this position are Huskvarna, Stockholm or Gothenburg.
Your application:
Can you envision yourself being a part of this? If so, apply as soon as possible, but no later than 2023-03-26. We apply ongoing selection.
If you have any questions regarding the position contact Hiring Manager – Samuel Grennhag – samuel.grennhag@husqvarnagroup.com and about the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Matilda Björkegren – matilda.bjorkegren@husqvarnagroup.com.