Project Sourcing Manager

Sourcing at Husqvarna Group is securing quality, delivery, cost efficiency and consistency of supply to Husqvarna on a global level. Sourcing is organized within each Business Division and Project Sourcing is one of the key roles within the function.

The Project Sourcing department within Husqvarna Business Division is responsible for that all major product development and sourcing projects within the division are executed in an efficient way to meet all our customer´s expectations.


As our new Project Sourcing Manager you will belong to the sourcing team at the Huskvarna site, consisting of 8 people. You will also belong to the global project sourcing organization and network where the right candidate is given great opportunities for personal development within the ambitious growth plan of the company.


JOB DESCRIPTION
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
• 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
• Excellent English and Swedish communication skills
• Interested in learning about the technology of our products
• Project management education/certification or leadership experience is an advantage


YOUR CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS
You are a team player and you find it easy to communicate and build trust both internally and externally.


To succeed in this role we believe that you need to have a structured mindset and are good at organizing and planning your work.


ABOUT HUSQVARNA GROUP
We are looking for people who have a great sense of self-motivation, creative problem solvers who enjoy collaboration and networking in an international environment - people with a strong desire to add value. Our Key Behaviors are - It all begins with Me, I take ownership and I ask myself; What can I do?


YOUR APPLICATION
Can you envision yourself being a part of this? If so, please apply as soon as possible but no later than November 4.


If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Mato Pilipovic, Team Manager Project Sourcing, mato.pilipovic@husqvarnagroup.com and if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Malin Tengelin, malin.tengelin@husqvarnagroup.com.


Union representatives: Soili Johansson, Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com and Cameron Rad, Sveriges Ingenjörer/Akademikerföreningen, cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com.


WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED?
When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.