Purchasing Manager Aftermarket

Do you feel like your decades of experience, talent, and drive are not being fully utilized or recognized? Do you want the freedom to be amazing? Does taking on a challenge, seeing it as opportunity, and becoming the best in your field sound like a perfect fit? Then this position is for you!
Apply today!
Kongsberg Automotive is now looking for a Purchasing Manager Aftermarket who would like to be part of building the future and aiming to constantly be in the forefront of our areas.
he location of the position is flexible and can be placed in any of the following locations:
Sweden: Gothenburg or Mullsjö
What will you do?
You will be responsible for handling all project purchasing activities for Aftermarket spare parts within the Powertrain & Chassis Business Units’ European manufacturing operations. The primary task is to make sure that our high service level towards our customers is maintained with ensuring component availability from suppliers and securing very good margins for Aftermarket business. Suppliers are in general located in Europe, but exceptions exist.
You will work closely with the Aftermarket sales team and with the different roles within the Purchasing organization, in all our European plants. You will report to Pawel our Aftermarket Sales & Business Development Director - EMEA, who is a great support and whom you can discuss and share experiences within the day-to-day activities.
What are your responsibilities?
To work with existing supply base to negotiate good pricing on material and tooling.
Secure component supply for spare parts requirements.
Locate and help qualify new suppliers in the event previous supplier is unable to supply parts anymore.
Manage and arrange future forecasts and/or last time buys of components depending on the future business forecast and need from our customers.

How to be successful in this role?
Good negotiation, collaboration, and communication skills are required due to nature of the Aftermarket business as typically volumes can be low, existing contracts are not clear, and supplier may have damaged or lost tools that need solutions so we can receive parts to meet customer requirements.
Solution oriented and creative in solving problems, driven and have initiative to get things done fast. Thrive within an environment which is entrepreneurial in nature. Your creativity sets the basis for how you complete your task.
Who are you?
5+ years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry
Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Entrepreneurial manager with relevant leadership experience
Degree in Business Engineering or other technical or economic studies
Fluent in English, written and spoken, a second European language is an advantage

What do we offer?
High paced global environment with endless opportunities.
Competent and supportive colleagues and inspiring and people-oriented leadership, all with great team spirit. The possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job. A workplace where you will develop and grow your career and yourself. A team to be proud to be part of.
Does this feel like the right challenge for you, then apply now!
Who are we?
Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable, and sustainable. With revenues of approx. EUR 1.1 billion and approximately 11600 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier.
The company is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland and has more than 30 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers.
Questions?
Hiring Manager:
Pawel Kepka
pawel.kepka@ka-group.com
+48 509 342 527
HR Sweden:
Simona Bojor
simona.bojor@ka-group.com
+46 76 769 45 70