Project Purchaser – Drivetrain Components

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.Scania Purchasing is responsible for purchasing products and services for all of Scania's units in the world and to some extent also for other brands within the TRATON Group. This position belongs to Powertrain Purchasing, the department that focuses on parts for engines, gearboxes and axles. We are currently in a phase of many exiting product development projects, e.g. within electrification, and we are therefore looking for a Sourcing Manager.

Responsibilities

As a Project Purchaser or as we call it, Sourcing Manager within Powertrain Purchasing, you will be responsible for the optimization of technology, quality, delivery, and cost for parts within new projects. You take an active role in both the pre-development as well as industrialization projects to find the best technical and commercial solution for Scania.

The focus is on challenging and improving the design with R&D and suppliers to ensure manufacturability & timely implementation of the components in Scania production - while meeting the project targets. You lead the discussion with suppliers all the way from concept development until the start of production. You play a key role in supplier scouting, requests for quotations, technical discussions, cost analysis & negotiation, the nomination of suppliers, and in the implementation of the parts.

The role entails cross-functional work with both R&D, Production, and other brands in the TRATON Group (MAN, Navistar) to reach the best possible product quality and cost for the parts within your area of responsibility.

Your Profile


• You have at least 2-4 years experience of in strategic purchasing/commercial work, preferably in a technical environment, and an academic degree in business economics, engineering, or similar.
• You have a strategic mindset and way of working. You also have a commercial mindset and are skilled and confident in negotiations.
• You are stress-resilient, analytical and work in a structured way to be able to run several purchasing assignments in parallel and independently.
• You are result and goal-oriented, take your own initiative to enhance organizational performance and react quickly to avoid and handle crises or deviations.
• You are skilled in communicating with others and always aim to promote two-way communication. Advanced level in written and spoken English is mandatory, and good knowledge in Swedish is an advantage.
• Since the role puts a high demand on cross-functional work and alignment you appreciate working in a team and work proactively to assist and involve others.

We offer

Scania’s corporate culture is characterized by respect for the individual, continuous improvements, and putting the customer both internally and externally first. Employees are our most important resource, so we invest in training and developing our employees both on the job and also through courses. Scania offers many different ways to have an exciting career in Sweden or Internationally, at Purchasing or other functions, Specialist or leadership – you choose!

As an employee, you also have access to the commuter bus Stockholm-Södertälje, a complete training facility, benefits such as a personnel car, result bonus, flexible working hours, etc.

We offer a team with members of different genders, backgrounds, competencies, and skills. We have a high team spirit and value doing things together both during and after working hours. We strive for a climate where opinions and knowledge are openly shared within the team without any sense of prestige. We believe that every team member has something unique to bring to our team – we look forward to hearing what your contribution will be!

For further information

Please contact Magnus Karlsson, Head of Project Purchasing Drivetrain Components +46 70 081 00 78

We look forward to receiving your application!

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. Selections and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the application period. Please apply no later than 2022-12-05