Purchaser for Customized Solutions

Scania has long been the industry’s strongest brand as well as one of the most profitable heavy vehicle manufacturers. Scania’s success is largely the result of continuously developing our employees, products, methods, suppliers and markets.

Scania Purchasing is responsible for purchasing products and services for all of Scania’s units around the world. The global purchasing function is based in Södertälje.

The S-order, FFU & Defence purchasing group is responsible for the purchasing element of customer and market adaptations of various kinds. We provide timely solutions to meet customers´ demands, including adaptations and/or additions to standard specifications.

Purchasing activities are project based and include close cooperation with development, marketing, production and aftermarket departments. All projects are initiated by Scania’s sales organisation. We work with a focus on lead times and time-to-market.

Your duties
In your role as buyer for within this group, you will mainly be responsible for purchasing components and articles outside our standard range in order to meet the specific requirements from the customers. You will represent purchasing in cross-functional projects and will be involved in determining choice of materials, components and suppliers from a lead time, cost-efficiency and quality perspective. You will be responsible for commercial activities including negotiating prices, entering into development agreements and working actively on the development of existing and future suppliers. The position involves process development as well, in order to fulfil the market´s requirement of high quality and efficient solutions to the end customer.
 
The work involves international contacts, and limited travel will be required.
 
Your profile
We are looking for someone with a university degree and at least two years experiences of purchasing or other commercial activities. A commercial approach and an organised attitude are second nature to you. You have an interest in both technology and business. You are service oriented, get things done and keep deadlines.
 
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Swedish is a requirement. You communicate easily and clearly while creating and maintaining good relationships. You take initiatives and responsibilities for the tasks given. You enjoy working with other people, both within the company and with our suppliers.
 
We offer
If you are ambitious, and a good performance is important to you, we can offer you an exciting future together with us. We offer an interesting and challenging job where there is plenty of scope for new ideas. Our corporate culture is characterised by openness, diversity and respect for the individual. With us, you will have access to training and there are great opportunities to broaden your skills and grow with the company. Employees are our most important resource, so we prioritise a healthy work environment. We want our employees to thrive both in and outside work. For that reason, we offer access to a complete fitness centre for you and your family, among other benefits. If you want to work in a positive climate characterised by participation and constant development, Scania is the place for you.

 
For further information, please contact
Astrid Lagerberg (Commodity Manager), +46 (0)8 553 533 70.
 
Application
Your application should include a CV, cover letter and copies of any certificates.
The selection process will be ongoing.
We look forward to receiving your application.


 
Please apply through http://www.scania.com/group/en/available-positions/ in order for us to get correct information. In case of problems during applying at scania.com, send Your application to kandidatbokning@scania.com
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