Project Buyer for Purchasing of Interior & Exterior parts

Do you want to make sustainable change happen for real? We are currently undergoing an exciting transformation from a traditional truck manufacturer to a provider of complete sustainable transport solutions. Purchasing is a crucial part of this transformation as Scania’s success is depending on supplying products to the right Technology, Quality, Delivery and Cost focusing on Sustainability. Let’s drive the future of transport together. 

We are now looking for a committed team member to strengthen Project Purchasing Interior & Exterior as a Buyer and Segment Support. We are responsible for the procurement of a variety of parts and components within new projects – from hoses to suspension solutions and lighting - currently focusing heavily on supporting Scania’s electrification road map.


The Team

You will be part of a team (Project Purchasing Interior & Exterior) that consists of 8 purchasers with different backgrounds, nationalities, gender and experience. We believe that the best decisions are made when everyone voices their opinion and when we take advantage of our different perspectives and approaches. The culture in the team is characterized by openness, inclusion and a supportive way of working. A helping hand is always provided between team members. We share experiences, in order to learn from each other and to grow together.

 

Your main tasks and responsibilities

As a Buyer, you will support some of the team’s Sourcing Managers with a variety of operational and administrative tasks, being involved in every phase of the process. This will give you the chance to contribute from day one, to develop your skills over time, and to learn how to do business. You will have a lot of internal contacts within our cross-function as well as within our international supplier base.

The role is a perfect possibility to start your journey as a Purchasing Professional.

Tasks:


• Procurement of prototypes:

• sending requests for quotation
• negotiating commercial and other aspects
• alignment with R&D regarding specifications and requirements
• follow-up of deliveries and deviation handling


 


• Segment support for hose segment:

• support with various operational and administrative tasks
• follow-up of supplier’s industrialization of newly awarded parts
• conducting sourcings and technical change requests with lower complexity
• part of the wider team working with hoses at Purchasing, contributing to the development within this area with your ideas


 

Your profile


• preferably a degree in engineering, business or relevant experience
• interest in both technology and business
• analytical, structured and able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• take own initiatives and ability to work independently in alignment with others
• supportive and ability to cooperate with a variety of individuals
• fluent in spoken and written English

 

Questions?

Interested in joining us? Please contact: Bastian Boegelein, Manager Project Purchasing Exterior, +46 70 085 62 10, bastian.boegelein@scania.com

 

Application

Your application should include a CV, a cover letter, and copies of any relevant certificates. Selections and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the application period. Please apply as soon as possible and no later than December 19th. We look forward to receiving your application!


Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.