Head of HD Emob projects

Who are we?


Supply Network Resiliency & Project Management (SNR&PM) Purchasing is a global organization within GTP with holistic responsibility over the Product Project portfolio, Volume & Supplier Capacity Planning, Supplier Development and Crisis Management. We deliver customer value via End 2 End product evolution ownership & resilient supply network, and we enable the best Performance & Customer Success outcomes while fully coordinated with GTT and GTO and Volvo Brands within efficient governance structure. We have a data-based proactive supply network management as well as a strong reactive capability – driving industry leading performance. We use digitalization to Monitor & Develop our suppliers into Trusted Partners, leading to full transparency and proactive visibility of risks during E2E processes. Supply Network Resiliency & Project Management (SNR&PM) Europe being the Strategic steering line for all SNR&PM purchasing activities within GTP, we organize a strong collaboration within SNR&PM network of purchasing teams spread across different sites/regions, and we are also the operational line responsible for SNR&PM Europe business all along specific process steps and areas (Vehicle stream roadmap coordination/product projects/program & supply capacity planning/supply partner development/crisis management).


We are now looking for a colleague who would like to join our dynamic and goal-oriented team. We are proud to say that in our team we create TRUST by the way of working with peers and colleagues. We deliver with world-class PERFORMANCE both hard and soft. We have fun at work and show PASSION in what we do. CUSTOMER SUCCESS is guiding us in the decisions. We CHANGE to stay ahead, and we continuously improve every day.
Ready for a challenge? Good. Because we are ready for you.


What is your Mission?


As Purchasing Head of HD E-mobility Projects, your responsibility is to secure the readiness of E-mobility projects for HD scope working hands in hands with the Lines organizations. You represent GTP for HD scope in the cross functional fora’s such as Electric Propulsion Committee (EPC). You are leading the Gothenburg-based department gathering all E-mobility Project Managers Purchasing (PMPs). Size of the team is estimated to 6 to 8 PMPs and you will be able to do to the recruitment of some of your team members. You support GTP preparation in front of the Product governance (all product governance levels and up to Product Board) for HD E-mobility scope.




Main Responsibilities


You are responsible for the development, leadership, and engagement within your team as well as securing purchasing deliverables for HD E-mobility projects. You drive the department activities towards wanted position and secure needed communication with your main stakeholders. You are a key member of the Strategic Line for the GTP Project Management area, and you are a strong contributor within the Global Network of GTP Project organizations.


Other main Activities
Be a member in Supply Network Resiliency & Project Management (SNR&PM) Extended Purchasing Leadership team and in an active way contribute to the development of the department
Contribute to Product Roadmap providing GTP inputs (Brands, GTX) with strong coordination with Lines Organizations
Set targets and KPI fulfilment for the Purchasing Project organization
Coordinate purchasing QDCF-TSR deliverables according to plan for your team
Manage the development of your team
Secure and Manage resources within his/her area
Responsible for the budget & operating expenses
Work in accordance with the Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct, and the Volvo Values



Competence & Experience


For this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference within our organization. If you see yourself working in an environment that challenges you to combine your strategic approach with a more hands on attitude, then we believe you have the right attitude to be successful in this position. You must have excellent communication skills and an excellent ability to manage stakeholders. We also expect you to have the ability to manage diversity and offer opportunities for personal/professional development, as we are a multicultural organization who believe that the best results are accomplished while working together, valuing our differences, and learning continuously.


Other Key Criteria
University degree in Engineering/technology and/or Business Administration
Knowledgeable in current and future business trends, technology, and markets
Ability to communicate, inspire and drive result in a global matrix organization
Face problems and act quickly and directly
Provide direct & actionable feedback
Ability to handle uncertainty and the unexpected. Holds things together during tough times

Are you interested? Contact us!


Stocker, Francine +33 665859284


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