Project Buyer

Do you feel like your experience, talent, and drive are not being fully utilized or recognized? Do you want the freedom to be amazing? Does taking on a challenge, seeing it as opportunity, and becoming the benchmark for project purchasing performance excellence sound like a perfect fit?
Then this position is for you! Apply today!
Kongsberg Automotive is now looking for a Project Buyer who would like to be part of building the future and aiming to constantly be in the forefront of our areas. The position is based at Kongsberg Automotive in Gothenburg.
What will you do?
You will strengthen our highly skilled, dynamic, and global Project Purchasing Team. Your contribution will have significant impact to Kongsberg Automotive’ s bottom line result, but also on the development of the function.
As a Project Buyer for our Powertrain & Chassis Division you are will be executing Customer projects as well as Cost down and Innovation projects.
You will be part of a cross functional team and global function with focus on supporting the business. You will be part of a true global team and report to Åsa our Project Purchasing Director.
Your responsibilities?
Purchasing team member in the Business Unit/Segment’s NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
Support sales and engineering with project cost/pricing objectives in close cooperation with the Category Buyer and up-to-date process expertise
Be the main purchasing interface towards suppliers during the project, lead technical reviews with suppliers, make sure project deliverables from supplier side are met on time and budget Undertake negotiations with suppliers in coordination with Category Buyers
Initiate and coordinate supplier VAVE activities, including organization of supplier days and workshop
Carry out project management, planning activities and maintain reporting

How to be successful in this role?
You are an enthusiastic and strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills. You have a high level of energy and, progressive and innovative ideas, you are born with drive and can-do attitude, always ready to take the extra mile.
Your technical interest combined with your commercial mindset will take the development of our new products and team to the next level.
Who are you?
Relevant BSc or MSc
Good working knowledge of MS Office and strong skills in Excel is required. SAP experience is an advantage
Fluent in English, knowledge of French, German or Chinese is an added value
Well-organized and structured both when working independently and when working in a team
Accountable and with a desire to continuously improve day-to-day operations
Solution and result driven with the capacity to prioritize and find right solutions to meet targets
Technical knowledge in Mechanical and/or Electrical parts is an advantage.

What do we offer?
High paced global environment with endless opportunities. Competent and supportive colleagues and inspiring and people-oriented leadership, all with great team spirit. The possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job.
A workplace where you will develop and grow your career and yourself. A team to be proud to be part of.
Does this feel like the right challenge for you, then apply now!
Who are we?
Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable, and sustainable. With revenues of approx. EUR 1.1 billion and approximately 11600 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier.
The company is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland and has more than 30 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers.
Questions?
HR:
Simona Bojor - Recruiter
simona.bojor@ka-group.com
+46 76 769 45 70


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