Semiconductor Business Owner

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What´s in it for you

In this role, you will lead and support cross-functional business projects for incoming components in our Electronic Control Units. You will be responsible for the relationship with some of our important Semiconductor suppliers and creating a new way of working with them including partnership, new collaboration models, and direct negotiation. This includes preparation, implementation, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, and contract management. 
You will support, develop and implement supplier strategies, and create and maintain commercial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
You enjoy working proactively with key stakeholders to understand your components, their market, delivery base, and potential innovation, to find ways to increase the value of Volvo Cars, including cost, quality, and sustainability.
The role performs market analysis, prioritization, and identification of optimal negotiation tactics as well as handling business in current production.
As a persona, you need to dare to question the status quo or specific paths with stakeholders, suppliers, and people; and work proactively to build a better understanding and work for common solutions.
Do you fit the profile?

We are looking for a person who is commercial, interested in technology, and result driven!

 YOU
- prestigeless, courageous, curious and tech-savvy
- like challenges and are focused on setting and reaching goals.
- are creative and motivated to find new solutions and opportunities,
- dare to challenge the status quo, suppliers, and our stakeholders.
- can handle parallel projects and see the whole picture of a business case,
- excellent in building relationships both internally and externally
- a strong team player, honest and actively working with self-development.

To succeed in this role, you have a Business or Technical University degree in Electronics (or equivalent).
You have experience in Commercial and/or Engineering work (+8 years), within electronics including commercial negotiations and legal knowledge.
You also have a strong business acumen combined with high integrity and can prioritize your own work and always deliver on time.
Semiconductors is a global commodity, so excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are a requirement and additional languages like Mandarin, and Swedish is advantageous.
Supplier relationships are important, where your excellent communication skills, are a wanted ability. 

On a personal level - Competence and experience are important, but personality and passion are key

We also value your personality and your passion to develop and embrace unknown future challenges and business setup and that you are committed to transforming and progressing the consumer experience in the mobility industry on a global scale.


How to learn more and apply

For questions about the position please contact Susanne Pålsson (Susanne.palsson@volvocars.com) or Susanna Holmstrand (susanna.holmstrand@volvocars.com)
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Maria Westermark, maria.westermark@volvocars.com.
We’d like to receive Your application at the latest on October 6th,  2022
Interviews will be held continuously.

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