Purchaser for high-voltage propulsion Components.

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

 

Do you want to work as a purchaser in a dynamic, commercial and international environment in high tempo and with great development possibilities?

The Purchasing team, High-Voltage propulsion components works with parts and components used in Electrified Vehicles manufactured in our global truck and bus production system. We are currently in an intensive period with a lot of new projects, many of them carried out together with our colleagues within the TRATON group. We are now expanding the team and are therefore looking for a new committed team member excited about the business and new technology within the Electrification area.

The team

The culture in the team is characterized by openness, inclusion and supportive way of working where a helping hand is always provided between team members. The team has currently 7 members with different background, nationality, gender and experience. We are responsible for purchasing of High-voltage Batteries, eMachines, Power Electronics and Electric Power transmissions. In our daily work we participate and influence Scania’s journey to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system.

Responsibilities

As a Purchaser in our team you will be responsible for optimisation of technology, quality, delivery and cost of components within new projects. You take an active role in both pre-development and industrialization projects to find the best technical and commercial solution for Scania.

Focus is on challenging and improving design together with R&D and suppliers to ensure implementation of your components in production while meeting the project targets. You lead the discussion with suppliers all the way from concept development until the start of production and further on, through the component´s entire lifecycle. You play a key role in supplier scouting, request for quotations, technical discussions, cost analysis, nomination of suppliers as well as in implementation.

The position offers great opportunities to work with new technology and interact with cross-functional representatives throughout the company e.g. Quality, R&D, Production and After Sales.

You


• You are an engineer or business graduate with at least 3 years’ experience from purchasing/sales or engineering working with supplier-developed components.
• You have a commercial interest, are result oriented, have strong ability to take initiative, are able to handle multiple open cases and have the ability to look ahead and think strategically.
• You are good at building and maintaining relationships and enjoy having many contacts, both internally and externally.
• As the role involves a large international network and travelling, you will need to be proficient in both written and spoken English. Swedish is an advantage as well as other language skills.

For further information

Please contact:


• Paul Eriksson, Purchasing Manager, High-Voltage Propulsion Components, +46 8 553 834 80.

 

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 through our website and no later the 2022-03-25. We look forward to receiving your application.