Project Purchaser for Cabin Interior and Exterior

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Are you attracted by taking part on this transformation, working in a dynamic, international, and highly commercial environment where analytical and strategic skills are as important as the mindset that collaboration will lead us to great result? Then Cabin Interior and Exterior team is the place for you.

The team

Our team consists of eight dedicated 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. We handle different assortments, such as: lightning, climate system, textile, seats, pipes and rubber parts. We are looking for an additional team member to work with the new exciting projects on Scania’s transformation journey.

The role

As a Project Sourcing Manager you will own an assortment and be responsible for a number of sourcing cases to the different running projects from Scania’s projects office. You will work in close contact and alignment with our cross functions to reach common project goals with regards to technology, quality, delivery, cost and sustainability

Within Purchasing you will work closely with our sister group in Commodity Purchasing, who are responsible for purchasing of parts in serial production, as well as with Supplier Quality, to develop and execute material group and supplier strategies.  

In your daily work you will negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, coordinate and align activities closely with cross-functions, propose and nominate new business to suppliers on Scania decision forums and then work closely with the suppliers throughout the implementation in production. You will take lead in managing and negotiating design changes after nomination to secure the right cost level for project introductions to keep Scania competitive. 

Your profile

To thrive with us, you are a collaborative and solution-oriented team player. You have technical interest and passion for business with the ability to discover and evaluate various commercial opportunities. You need to be responsible, driven and have a positive attitude.

We also see that you have:


• A few years' experience as an operational or strategic purchaser
• A relevant academic education
• Fluent in English, speech and writing
• It is meritorious if you have worked in a global purchasing organization or in the automotive industry.

What can we offer?


• being part of a team and company that actively drives the shift towards more sustainable transport solutions
• challenging and rewarding tasks on a daily basis
• modern workplace: flexible setup with activity based office space and home office
• close cooperation with colleagues from different functions worldwide
• visits of suppliers, fairs and Scania locations 
• being part of a strong company culture based on respect for the individual and openness 
• the chance to develop yourself and to work in a global industry network both with suppliers and partners but also other brands of Volkswagen 
• opportunity to develop your career further and grow within Scania Purchasing, our cross-functions or as part of TRATON 

 

Why Scania as an employer?

To find out more about us as a company, our leadership principles and how we are actively working with diversity and inclusion, check  Life at Scania.

Curious?

Interested in joining us? Please contact: Thaís Candido, Manager Project Purchasing Cabin Interior and Exterior, +46 7 396 156 79, thais.x.candido@scania.com 

Your application should include a CV, cover letter and copies of 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 June 23th. We look forward to receiving your application!