Senior purchaser for Software and Electronics

Are you interested in becoming a team member as a Purchasing specialist (job title: Senior Sourcing Manager) for Project Purchasing Autonomous & Connected Systems?

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

You will be responsible for...


• being the main commercial supplier interface for a wide range of product groups in Electronics & Software
• scouting, sourcing, negotiation and supplier selection (TQDCS)
• development (change management & industrialization)
• cross-functional alignment throughout the product life cycle until SOP

What can we offer?


• a great opportunity to work with Scania’s future technology within electronics and be part of an evolving business environment
• be part of a team/company that actively drives the shift towards more sustainable and safe transport solutions
• development as a purchasing specialist in the area of ADAS/HAD, Electronics, Software and Connectivity
• supplier visits to support project development and reaching SOP and targets
• membership in a strong diverse team working together to solve problems and committed to find the best solutions for Scania and our customers
• being part of a strong company culture based on respect for the individual and openness 
• the chance to develop yourself and to work in a global industry network both with suppliers and partners but also other brands of Volkswagen 
• opportunity to develop your career further and grow within Scania Purchasing, our cross-functions or as part of TRATON 

Which qualification and skills do you need to bring with you to be able to succeed? 


• high social intelligence and ability to be a true team player
• self-driven with a focus on solutions and goal orientation
• passion for business with skills in communication and conflict management
• high level of professionalism when it comes to supplier interaction
• profound commercial knowledge (i.e. product costing) and good negotiation techniques 
• high flexibility and utilization of our modern workplace (supplier visits, home office, office)
• languages: English is a must / Swedish or German a plus
• university degree (bachelor or master)
• minimum 3 years experience as purchasing specialist
• experience within automotive / commercial vehicle industry is a plus but not required
• technical knowledge in Electronics is a plus but not required

Who am I as your manager?

I am 36 years old and have been working within Purchasing for 11 years, of which 6 years in leadership roles. I want my leadership to be based on Empowerment, Transparency and Growth. I trust the team to set the best strategies to meet our objectives, provide you with mandate for decisions and opportunities to shine. At the same time I will always be there to support and have your back. If my team was a singing group I would be the bass, setting the rhythm and ground notes that everyone else can fall back on and provide the backdrop to enable others to solo

I believe that it’s important to have fun at work and to create an atmosphere of honesty and trust in the team where we share our opinions freely and solve problems together. I aim to support your growth by coaching you with the things you want to improve and also help you to identify what you are great at and strengthen that even further. I hope that you will also feedback and challenge me on our journey together.

Who are we as a team?

We from Project Purchasing Autonomous & Connected systems are responsible for sourcing and introducing Electronics Hardware, Embedded Systems and Software for our upcoming vehicle generations in the areas of driver interaction, connectivity, driver assistance systems and automated driving. We work closely with R&D and our suppliers to try to find the right technology to the right cost, while meeting time to market demands and ensuring Scania’s quality and sustainability requirements. We are a diverse team with plenty of experience within purchasing and electronics, who enjoy working together to reach our goals in a challenging but also fun environment. We enjoy solving problems both within the team and with our cross-functions and always strive to find the best solutions for Scania. 

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.

Curious?

Interested in joining us? Please contact: Louise Kampen, Manager Project Purchasing Autonomous & Connected systems, louise.kampen@scania.com or apply directly below! 

Application

Your application should include a CV, a cover letter and copies of any relevant certificates, please add your LinkedIn profile as well or from a similar career webpage. Selections and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the application period. Please apply as soon as possible and no later than March, 17th. 

We look forward to receiving your application!