Sourcing Manager 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.

 Scania is looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join our Purchasing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, at one of the most successful transport companies in the world.

Commercial Operations within purchasing was established to accelerate the integration of purchasing activities within Scania´s worldwide sales and service organisation. The department is continuously developing new ways of working and can offer a very challenging and entrepreneurial environment. One of our main tasks is to leverage volumes and spend across countries and Business Units. 

The tasks ahead of us is ambitious with tough goals of lead time reductions, savings and value creation to be achieved 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 building equipment. 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. The very interesting procurement area, Truck Superstructure, 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.

In this role you will come up with your own sourcing activities by analysing data and have 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 commercial agreement 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 is commercial, creative and result oriented with a high level of initiative and self-motivation. You are a positive and service minded person that enjoys varied tasks. Another important quality for achieving success in this role is the ability to develop and maintain a broad network of contacts, why you need to be fluent in both written and spoken English. Swedish is meritorious since several large suppliers are located in Sweden. Experience of superstructure and technical knowledge is meritorious but not an absolute demand. Preferably you have a university degree and +3 years of commercial experience.

 

The work requires travelling 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 Commercial Operations, SWB, +46 (0)8 553 80 484

 

Application

Your application should include a cover letter, CV and copies of any certificates. Apply o later than January 15th. 


Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2018, we delivered 88 000 trucks, 8 500 buses as well as 12 800 industrial and marine engines to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 137 billion, of which about 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 52 000 people. Research and development are concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia, with regional production centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON.SE. For more information visit www.scania.com.