PROJECT PURCHASER TO SCANIA POWERTRAIN

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, within electrification and alternative fuels, and we are now looking for a Project Purchaser.

Responsibilities

As a Project Purchaser you are responsible for introduction of new parts and have an active role in both the pre-development as well as industrialisation projects to find the best technical and commercial solution for Scania.
You work very close with R&D to challenge and improve the design of the parts together with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and timely implementation into the Scania production - while meeting the project cost targets.

The Project Purchaser lead the discussion with suppliers all the way from concept development until the start of production. Normal work tasks are; Supplier scouting, send RFQ’s, organize technical discussions and follow up of time lines, cost analysis, negotiations and nomination of suppliers.
The role entails a lot of cross functional work with R&D, Production, Quality and other brands in the Traton Group to reach best possible results for the parts within your area of responsibility.

Your Profile

We appreciate if you:


• Have at least 3-5 years’ experience of strategic purchasing/commercial work, preferably in a technical environment.
• An academic degree in business economics, engineering or similar.
• A driver’s license.
• Advanced level in written and spoken English is mandatory, and good knowledge in Swedish is an advantage.

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. Earlier experience of the Automotive industry is an advantage.

We offer

Employees are our most important resource, so we invest in training and developing our employees both on the job but also through courses. As an employee you also have access to commuter bus Stockholm-Södertälje, a complete training facility, benefits such as personnel car, result bonus, flexible working hours etc. We offer a team with members of different genders, backgrounds, competences and skills. We have a high team spirit and values 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.

The Scania Purchasing office is located in Södertälje and here you will be working in modern office landscapes that offers project areas, silent rooms and a lounge where you can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with you colleagues during a meeting or a break.

For further information

Please contact Fredrik Michelin, Manager of Project Purchasing Engine Components +468-553 508 08.

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 no later than 15th of November.


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.