Purchaser for Project Purchasing Plastic

Scania is now undergoing an exciting transformation from being a premium supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a state of the art supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Would you like to work in a dynamic, commercial and international environment? Where you are not only a member of the Scania family but even can collaborate with our colleagues in the Volkswagen and Traton Group. Are you ready to release this unique potential in the heavy vehicle business?

Apply now and join our high-performing and diverse purchasing team in a challenging and exciting business environment!

Who we are

My team is specialized for the procurement of all exterior and interior plastic parts within development projects of whole Scania. This enables us to be at the forefront of all ongoing projects and innovations that will form our all’s future. We are currently a team of seven purchasers with different backgrounds, experiences and competences and would like you to join us on Scanias extra ordinary journey into the present of tomorrow.

The culture in the team is characterized by openness, inclusion and a supportive way of working. A helping hand is always provided and appreciated between team members.

We enjoy solving problems both within the team and with our cross-functions to always finding the best solutions for Scania. We feel motivated by delivering on and beyond our commitments and want to be seen as a reliable and proactive partner. We strive for a climate where opinions and knowledge are openly shared and continuous learning is a natural mindset.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

You will be responsible for the procurement of plastic parts within product development projects, optimizing in regards to right technology, quality, delivery time, costs and last but not least sustainability.

You will manage a variety of parts within different projects and at different project stages. Reaching from early involvement when targets and time plans are set, over negotiating prices and conditions during the nominating phase up to secure supplier capacity and premium product quality for a smooth integration into our industrial system to be able to deliver our end customer a product that both we and the customer can be proud of: A true SCANIA. As a Project Purchaser, you will work in close contact and alignment with our cross functions as product development and production as well as with our suppliers to reach defined targets within the projects to contribute to Scanias strategy.

Your profile


• you have experience from plastics (from purchasing, R&D or manufacturing) and the challenge of letting only your imagination set limits to the manufacturing possibilities
• more than 7 years of relevant work experience
• Master in civil engineering, business administration or similar
• interest in both technology and business combined with a commercial mindset
• positive and open attitude with ability to motivate and guide others
• strategic thinking and ability to execute
• analytical, structured and able to handle multiple projects at the same time
• clear, professional and persuasive when communicating internally and externally and used to interacting with higher management
• fluent in spoken and written English, Swedish and/or German is a plus

What we offer

We offer an interesting and challenging job within a great team. Our corporate culture is characterised by openness, diversity and respect for the individual. For the right person who takes responsibility for their own development, Scania offers many opportunities to grow and develop in your career both in Sweden and internationally.

Me as a manager

My name is Marcus Niclasson and I have joined the Scania family 10 years ago. I love working for Scania, in a truly international environment where I can combine my interest for business and technology. As a manager, I know that the people are our greatest assets and my main task is to develop you even further. I get motivated by supporting and developing each individual as well as the team that the team becomes greater than the sum of its members.

Why Scania as an employer?

Find out more about us as a company, our leadership principles and how we are actively working with diversity and inclusion. Check out Scania People and Culture.

Questions?

Please contact: Marcus Niclasson, Manager Project Purchasing Plastic, +46 8 553 826 98.

Application

Your application should include a CV, a cover letter and copies of any relevant certificates. Interviews will be held continuously and the position can be filled before last application date. Apply today!

Please apply through our website HR Inline/Job search at Scania as soon as possible and no later than 2023-04-26.

We look forward to receiving your application!