Project Sourcing Manager

About us
Sourcing at Husqvarna Group is all about securing quality, delivery, cost efficiency and consistency of supply to Husqvarna on a global level. Project Sourcing is one of the key departments within the Sourcing function.
The Project Sourcing team within the Husqvarna Division is responsible for all major pre-study and product development projects within the hand held product category and across the division ensuring they are executed in an efficient way to meet all our customer´s expectations.
Today the team consists of 8 people and now we’re looking for a new colleague to join our team that will replace a team member that will continue her career internally as we are looking for a Project Sourcing Manager.


What can we offer
You will join a great Sourcing team who’s opinion is truly valued. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the business through the projects and cross functional collaborations amongst colleagues driven by innovation. In the role you will be able to create a great network internally and externally where the right candidate is given great opportunities for personal development. You will lastly also given the opportunity to develop in your role as Project Sourcing Manger in close collaboration with colleagues from various backgrounds and expertise’s.

Your main tasks
This role will proactively drive and follow up the sourcing parts of the projects according to the Product Creation Process and applicable support processes. The responsibility is also to deliver projects on time with agreed quality, cost, and features according to requested volumes and production capacity.

Key responsibilities
Secure the execution of the complete sourcing part in our Product Creation Process (PCP) to fulfil our internal customers’ expectations. From driving the supplier selection process to securing optimized quality assurance (APQP, PPAP), delivery performance and price for all parts in the projects
As a part of the cross-functional team take an active part in the project and be the voice of Sourcing in the Project Management Team
Lead and manage the activities within the Sourcing organization
Manage internal customer relationships and coordinate with Commodity Management/SQA/Project management/R&D/external suppliers in the selection, assessment and approval of supplier and parts
Contribute and drive operational excellence through continuous improvements within Project Sourcing
Interact with the Sourcing line organization about project demands, targets, time schedules, and other project information
Create and submit Sourcing project status report to the Project Managers



Your profile
In order for you to be successful in this role we see that you have a structured approach in your work always aiming to keep the set deadlines in the projects. We also see that you’re a problem solver with the maturity to involve others and have the courage to also ask for help when needed. Lasty we also believe that you’re driven and have a passion for your work and always strive, in close collaboration with colleagues, to drive the projects with the ambition to exceed expectations.
Other requirements for the role are:
Bachelor degree or corresponding work experience in engineering, business administration or other relevant area
5 years of work experience within project management and/or sourcing/purchasing
Great English and Swedish communication skills
Got any experience working with electronic components? Great, that’s an advantage


Your Application
Can you envision yourself being a part of this? If so, please apply as soon as possible but no later than October 10th.
If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Mato Pilipovic, Director Project Sourcing, mato.pilipovic@husqvarnagroup.com
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Rizah Ferati, responsible recruiter, rizah.ferati@husqvarnagroup.com.
Union representatives: Soili Johansson, Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com and Cameron Rad, Sveriges Ingenjörer/Akademikerföreningen, cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com.