Sourcing Manager - End Customer Services

This isn't a conventional car company. We're a new global brand that focuses on the need of the connected generation, sustainability, and a hassle-free customer experience.

At Lynk & Co, we know that everything’s better when we move forward together. We’re working towards achieving equal gender representation at all levels of the company, as well as building a diverse team where everyone is respected, empowered, and celebrated. We’re not the kind of company we want to be yet, that’s why we’re looking for people that will challenge us and hold us accountable.
In short, no matter who you are or where you come from: if you’re good at what you do, then we want you.

Sourcing Manager End Customer Services

Our purchasing team manage all indirect and some direct purchasing for Lynk & Co in Europe. We are in a very exciting phase, supporting the Lynk & Co establishment in Europe and at the same time developing our function and ways of working. We work very close to our business stakeholders aiming to find solutions and create value for the business.

We are now looking for an experienced strategic buyer of mobility related services to drive sourcing initiatives and set up business partner agreements in our offer, operations, and logistics area. This includes services, last mile and logistics, road-side assistance, etc connected to end customer services. We are developing a unique offer and operations model and we are looking for you have a genuine interest in business and mobility to help us develop our business partners, agreements, and purchase processes in these areas.

This position is based in Gothenburg.

What you'll do

- Develop and implement sourcing strategies with your stakeholders, based on company strategy and market analysis.
- Drive sourcing end-to-end initiatives to find the most suitable business partners
- Develop and negotiate business models and agreements from a total value perspective, including cost, terms & conditions, and service levels
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and develop models for, and follow-up performance
- Represent purchasing in development of way of working and P2P processes for your suppliers
- Participate in the development of the purchasing team (culture, processes, tools, communication, etc)


What you should have

We are looking for you who thrive in a dynamic environment and get energy from finding solutions and delivering results together with your colleagues. We expect that you have…

- Substantial experience in a similar role
- Experience of mobility industry or closely related industry
- MBA or MSc in Business Administration or other relevant education
- Track record of negotiating value generating business models and agreements, and developing efficient processes
- Very good understanding of the mobility and logistics market, trends, and best practices
- A passion for business and driving improvements
- A reputation as an initiative taker, solution finder, and team player


What we offer

Sure, we have all the basics in place like pension and insurances, wellness allowance, and flexibility in where and when you work. But that's not the reason you choose us… You want to work with us because you will:

- Be part of a global and diverse team, with teammates from over 26 countries and an equal gender split
- Be part of a fun work culture with high team spirit. People really enjoy their teams and get along well with their teammates.
- Be part of creating something new that has never been done before. The pace is fast and it is never boring!
- Get the best of both worlds: a start-up atmosphere with the support of an established organization
- Make a difference. We're a lean team with a flat hierarchy, so every contribution has a direct impact


Working for Lynk & Co

We're not into strict hierarchy, but we do like collaboration, creativity, and people who challenge norms. We've cultivated a culture of personal development and role growth. If you're an original thinker who values being open, personal, and challenging, then you'll fit right in. In general, we think that imagination is just as important as expertise, and instinct can be as valuable as experience.

Sounds good? Well, then we want to hear from you.

Our recruitment process

We work with a competence based framework. You apply by submitting your LinkedIn-profile or CV written in English and answering a few questions.

Our selection will primarily look at acquired competencies and skills.

To help us place the right people in the right role, we believe in science-based and fair assessment methods. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, we use psychometric assessments to help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, but latest April 21.

If you want to learn more about the position, please reach out to Maria Fors, maria.fors@lynkco.com. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Magnus Blixt +46 71 184 38 91.

To learn more about us, check out our (https://www.lynkco.com/en/) and follow us on (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynkco/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lynkco.global/), or if you want to watch our film from our reveal you can see it here (https://hello.lynkco.com/)