Sourcing Specialist - Project Purchasing Autonomous & Connected Systems

Are you interested in becoming a team member as Purchasing sourcing specialist (job title: Sourcing Manager) for Project Purchasing Autonomous & Connected Systems? Before reading the job description and requirements, check out this video YOUTUBE SCANIA, to find out more about our journey in becoming an industry leader in ACE technologies (Autonomous, Connectivity and Electrification) but also our core values and employee engagement. 

So apply and join our high-performing and diverse purchasing team in a challenging and exciting business environment! You will be responsible for...


• main commercial supplier interface for a wide range of product groups and projects (Radar systems for ADAS, Displays for our Digital Cockpit, Tachograph systems, etc.)
• 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 to take part in an evolving business environment
• driving actively the shift towards more sustainable and safe transport solutions as part of our ATS (Autonomous 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
• I am looking for someone who is truly interested in joining Scania and my team and feels encouraged to become part of our journey: Therefore, please confirm by starting your cover letter with: "I have read the job description"

Who am I as your manager?

I see my role as a manager to create an atmosphere that promotes personal development by empowering co-workers, by protecting the team, by setting directions, by being challenging but also fair and by respecting individual needs and diversity. On the football pitch, I would see myself as both, the coach and the goalkeeper, protecting my employees, supporting and guiding them to succeed. I am 33 years old with 10 years of experience in automotive purchasing, thereof 3 years working with leadership. In order to succeed as a team in a changing business and work environment, my core principles base on the following 4 pillars: Trust, Respect, Support and Fun.

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 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: Felix Poidinger, Manager Project Purchasing Autonomous & Connected systems, felix.poidinger@scania.com or via linkedin when you have questions regarding this job advertisement: LinkedIn profile

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 November, 7th. 
Latest starting date is 2022-01-15.

We look forward to receiving your application!