Head of HMI & Sensors Purchasing

Head of HMI & Sensors Purchasing
Are you a curious changemaker who thrives in a fast-paced, global and complex environment? Does the opportunity to make an impact excite you, and are you looking for a career where you grow and learn every day? At Volvo Group Purchasing we shape the world we want to live in, by leveraging our ecosystem of supply network partners to drive prosperity.
Innovation, sustainability, diversity, competitiveness, resiliency, new business models, and digitalization are all key drivers in how we select partners, partners that have the same value based and people centric view of the world as we do here at Volvo Group.
Together we deliver business value to our customers and the Volvo Group.
We are looking for talent with passion, commitment and big ideas who want to make a difference. Sounds like you? Join our team!
Electromobility, Automation and Electronics (EAE) Purchasing is a global organization within Volvo Group Purchasing responsible for Electromobility ( including FCEV and H2 connections), Autonomous Solutions, Electronics and New Technologies and Isuzu Strategic Alliance. The Electronics and Energy Management team is consisting in 4 teams, covering ECUs & Semiconductors, Connectivity , Energy management and finally HMI (Human Machine Interface) and sensors for which we are now looking for our new leader.
We like to work hard, have fun and we are committed to our customers and the Volvo Group success. You will work with a high performing team aiming at world-class Purchasing – do you have what it takes?
Vehicle Electronics and Energy Management being the Strategic steering line for these Purchasing activities within Volvo Group Purchasing, organizes a strong collaboration within teams spread across different sites/regions. We are also the operational line responsible for Electronics and Energy Management Europe business all along the purchasing process (sourcing/projects/operations/revenue service parts). The team is responsible to drive end to end Purchasing activities whilst securing QDCF-TSR (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management) targets.
In our fast changing world, where the Transport solutions industry is disrupted by some key society and technology trends, we are now hiring the Head of HMI and Sensor Purchasing.
The HMI and Sensor arena is a mix of well-known and new technologies, and is evolving very fast to continuously improve the driver experience! In this scope, you will be in charge of Displays, Cameras, HMI controls and all sensors. This creates an extremely dynamic environment with new players and new technologies arising every day. The Purchasing function needs to be on top of this game by scouting and selecting new partners worldwide, capturing innovation that will bring value to our customers and driving performance on a daily basis.
Mission
As Head of HMI and Sensors Purchasing, you are in the forefront of this journey aiming at bringing the Volvo group a competitive advantage.
You drive and manage the performance of your department from a QDCF-TSR stand point. You lead a team of Buyers and in your area of scope, manage supplier relationships, cross functional collaboration, and contribute to supplier negotiation & global segment strategies.
Reporting To: Head of Electronics and Energy Management Purchasing
Location: Flexible between Göteborg, Sweden and Lyon, France.
Main Responsibilities
Be a member in Electronics and Energy Management Purchasing leadership team and contribute to the development of the department in an active way
Drive department activities towards the wanted position through active coaching
Staff his/her team and drive its competence development individually and collectively
Manage the overall supplier relationships and implement the global segment strategies
Secure needed communication with cross functional teams
Manage purchasing QDCF- TSR deliverables
Secure and manage resources within his/her area
Responsible for budget & operating expenses
Work in accordance with the Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Values
Manage cross functional interactions with his/her internal stakeholders

Competence & Experience
Strong and inspiring Leadership skills
Ability to create networks and to lead cross-functional activities within multi-cultural teams
Ability to act as a connector inside your eco-system
Ability to manage diversity and offer opportunities for personal/professional development
Ability to build an effective team with a common objective, strong morale and spirit
Ability to handle ambiguities and hold things together during tough times
Face problems and act quickly and directly. Provide direct & actionable feedback
High level of integrity and trust
Deep understanding of the Purchasing operations
Management experience in an international environment
Interested in future business trends and technology
Ability to go from the holistic strategic view and into the details
University degree in Engineering/Technology and/or Business Administration

For more information, please contact Emmanuel Perrod, Volvo Group Purchasing : emmanuel.perrod@volvo.com or Jenny Lilliehöök, Volvo Group Purchasing : jenny.lilliehook@volvo.com
About Volvo Group Purchasing:
Located in 21 countries around the world, around 1 350 employees and a yearly spend of 150 BSEK. Our current ecosystem of suppliers exceeds 50, 000, and every year around 1.9 billion parts are delivered to Group Truck plants around the world.