Project Manager Purchasing

As Project Manager Purchasing you will lead and be responsible for all Purchasing related activities in Hauler & Loader projects as well as within Cost Reduction initiatives. You will report to the Project Director Purchasing.


Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead and be responsible for Purchasing related activities within NPD projects, Advanced Engineering and Cost reduction initiatives
Secure that Purchasing requirements are considered in all project phases
Secure that Purchasing contributors fulfil their Project deliverables and tasks
Assign responsible buyer to new parts
Secure that Purchasing meet overall cost targets on new purchased parts
Plan and follow-up the sourcing of all new parts until first serial delivery
Secure SIPD (Supplier Involvement in Product Development) in early phases in NPD projects and in AE initiatives
Collaborate with Buyer, Supplier Development and Commodity roles within Purchasing
Secure documented gate passing sign-off with Purchasing Steering Committee
Represent Purchasing in the project management team
Recommend gate passage GO/NO GO

Experience & Qualifications:
CIPS qualified or Degree educated or proven experience in project management
Considerable track record of leading Purchasing activities for NPD and QDC (Quality, Delivery & Cost) projects, strategic sourcing and commercial supply chain activities in a global manufacturing organization
Excellent communication skills are essential as is ability to constructively interact with others
Must be a team player that can interact with all levels within the organization
SAP experience would be advantageous
Fluent in English
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to lead people within the organization without owning the resources
Procurement process and development project knowledge
QDCF business mindset
Project management methodology
Priority settings and customer focus
Needs to be self-motivated and able to deliver to project deadlines
Knowledge of all aspects of Procurement including Sourcing, Negotiation, Supplier Management
Good negotiation and persuasion skills
Ability to convince others and influence outcome
Must be capable of networking and building strong relationships both internally and externally at all levels
Strong problem analysis, judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to develop self and others
Ability to organize and lead internal & external meetings/projects, follow-up actions and conclude solutions
Ability to plan activities, meet assigned schedules and achieve planned targets & objectives



For more information please contact
Manager Nilsson Leif
leif.a.nilsson@volvo.com


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