Head of Structural Parts Purchasing

Do you want to be part of the journey into the future and shape the world we want to live in? Are you a curious change maker that loves to work in a fast moving environment and build strong teams? Then Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) is the right place for you.


GTP provides competitive advantages to the Volvo Group by working with high performing suppliers to deliver the best possible products & services with the right quality output that add real business value for our customers and society. Every day and across the globe, the Volvo Group's products and services contribute to much of what we all expect of a well-functioning society. GTP is located in 52 sites around the world, has 1 300 employees and 2,550 suppliers in serial production that deliver 1.9 billion parts to Group Truck plants annually. We are a global team working with engagement, curiosity and energy.


The transport industry is developing in a higher pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to shape the future of transportation. We are fully committed to the Paris agreement targets and our long-term ambitions are clear, we want to lead the way to a fossil free society by 2050. We would love to shape this future of transportation together with you!


In the scope of Structural parts, you will be in charge of BIW, Frames and metallic pipes. It’s the core structure of our trucks and where well-known technologies turns into new ones to shape our future.

Mission
As Head of Structural parts, you are in the fore front driving the journey with our cross functional teams and suppliers, aiming at bringing the Volvo group a strong competitive advantage in the market but also leading the way of sustainability.

You drive and manage the performance of your team from a quality, delivery, cost, feature, technology, sustainability and risk (QDCF-TSR) standpoint. 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. You also create an effective working climate with a lot of fun.


Reporting to: Head of Metal Purchasing
Location: Flexible between Göteborg, Sweden and Lyon, France.

Main Responsibilities
Be a member in Metal Purchasing leadership team and contribute to the development of the department in an active way
Staff your team and drive its competence development individually and collectively
Drive department activities towards the wanted position through active coaching
Manage the overall supplier relationships and implement the global segment strategies
Manage cross functional interactions with your internal stakeholders
Manage purchasing QDCF- TSR deliverables
Responsible for budget & operating expenses
Work in accordance with the Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Values



Competence & Experience
Strong and inspiring Leadership skills
Ability to act as a connector inside your multi-cultural network
Ability to manage diversity and offer opportunities for personal/professional development. Provide direct & actionable feedback
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 with positive mindset
High level of integrity and trust
Deep understanding of the Purchasing operations
Interested in future business trends and technology
Ability to go from the holistic strategic view and into the details



For questions please contact:
Maria Engebratt, +46 765 533206
Jenny Lilliehöök, +46 739 029057


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