Project Sourcing Manager

Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group’s products and solutions are sold via dealers and retailers to both consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2019 amounted to SEK 42 billion, and the Group had 13,000 employees on average in more than 40 countries.
Sourcing at Husqvarna is organized within each business division securing quality, delivery, cost efficiency and sustainability of supply to Husqvarna on a global level. One of the key functions within sourcing is Project Sourcing.
The Project Sourcing department within Husqvarna BD is responsible for having all major product development/sourcing projects within the Husqvarna BD executed in an efficient way to meet all our customer´s expectations.
We are now looking for a Project Sourcing Manager to take on important projects.
You will belong to the department in the Huskvarna office, consisting of 8 people.
You will also belong to a global Project Sourcing organization and network where the right candidate is given wide opportunities to develop with the ambitious growth plan of the company.
JOB DESCRIPTION
To proactively drive and follow up the Sourcing part of the project according to the Product Creation Process and decided support processes. To deliver the project on time with agreed quality, cost, and features according to requested volumes and production capacity
Your 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 secure 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 of the project, participating in required meetings, contribute to the fulfilment of the total 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
Frequently interact with the Sourcing line organization about project demands, targets, time schedules, and other project information by using the Project Sourcing reference group & Pulse meetings
Create and submit Sourcing project status report to the project PM.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor degree or work experience in relevant area, engineering/business administration or other relevant discipline
Project Management education/certification is an advantage
Previous leadership experience as an advantage
Strong experience from negotiations
5 years of experience within project management
Experience within sourcing/purchasing an advantage
Fluency in English and Swedish is required (written and oral)

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS
Personal leadership with strong teamwork capabilities including people leadership skills
Strong planning, organization, analytical, and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong negotiation skills
Result driven
Knowledge and experience with software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Understanding the importance of customer focus and internal stakeholder management including presentation and database application



The Application
If you would like to join us on this exciting journey, send your Resume and a short letter describing why you are the perfect fit as soon as possible, but not later than 26th May 2021.
For more information about the position, please contact:
Hiring Manager: Mato Pilopovic mato.pilopovic@husqvarnagroup.com
The union representatives:
Soili Johansson – Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com
Fredrik Lindström – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Akademikerföreningen (Företräder samtliga Saco-förbund), fredrik.lindstrom@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. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at latest when the position has been filled.
More information
Read more about us on www.husqvarnagroup.com