Purchaser to Scania Truck Superstructure

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

Take this opportunity, become a purchaser and join our fantastic team. With us, you will focus on improvements rather than spend, near our business units instead of far away. This is an exciting next job if you are searching for the best of two worlds: technology and commercialism.

Commercial Operations within purchasing were established to accelerate the integration of purchasing activities within Scania´s worldwide sales and service organization.

The tasks ahead of us are ambitious with tough goals of lead time reductions, savings, and value creation to be achieved. This by bundling volumes, standardization between different countries, synergise between Scania product and supplier product and at the same time improve service to our customers. We are now looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Central team in Södertälje.

 

The team

Half of the colleagues in the team are focused on commodities for the global service network e.g. workshop equipment, IS/IT, Travel and Facilities management. The other half is working within the Truck superstructure area.

 

The job

Working as a strategic purchaser you will be responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing activities throughout Scania and our Business Units. Truck Superstructure, the interesting procurement area that you will be working with has large potential in many aspects and high attention of progress. To clarify – Truck Superstructure is the body build onto the chassis to give the truck its function e.g. a box, a tipper, a crane, or a refuse collector.

You will come up with your own sourcing activities by analyzing data and having a close dialogue with local purchasers and internal customers in order to understand what is needed and where most leverage can be found. You will negotiate the commercial agreements and also be responsible for supplier quality, service and cost development. You will also be part of challenging and developing the way Scania works with superstructure in the supply chain.

 

Your profile

We are looking for a team player who has a high level of self-motivation. You take initiative, start activities and like to achieve results. You are also a service-minded person whoenjoys varied tasks. Another important quality for achieving success in this role is the ability to develop and maintain a broad network of contacts. Therefore you need to be fluent in both written and spoken English. Swedish is meritorious since several large suppliers are located in Sweden. You have a few years of purchasing experience, preferably within the automotive industry. In the best of worlds, you also have knowledge about trucks, bodywork, or superstructure. A university degree is also an advantage. The work requires traveling to some extent.

If you think you fit this description and like the idea of joining a commercial and international environment with great opportunities for professional development, then we would love to hear from you!

 

For further information please contact

Anna Falkenius, Purchasing Manager Truck Superstructure & Commodities, SWB, +46 (0)8 553 80 484

 

Application

Your application should include a cover letter, CV and copies of any certificates. Screening will be done continously. Please apply no later than November 11th.