Strategic Purchaser – Commodity Aluminium Castings

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.Our current sourcing manager for commodity aluminium castings will move to another position and therefore we need to hire you to be part of the Commodity Aluminium castings team and join our growth within both traditional segments and Scania’s extensive, future focus areas.

The task

As Sourcing Manager in this position you will be responsible for commodity aluminium castings; including some strategically important material groups which involve extensive contact both inside and outside Scania. Within your commercial area, you will make new deals with both short- and long-term perspectives. You are responsible for an international supplier base, supplier strategy and setting up the long term material group strategic. Certain administrative tasks such as contracts and order issuing connected to your negotiations and sourcing will be done with the support of our Commodity buyer. You will be responsible for a 3-ring and coordinate the strategic work that is done in cooperation with MAN, Scania R&D, Scania Asia, Project Purchasing, SQAs, Scania and MAN Latin America, and Navistar.

The team

Castings has a great team spirit, very good knowledge transfer, and a lot of fun together most likely thanks to our variation in responsibilities and individuals. We are part of the Powertrain and Chassis department. The team consist of five purchasers in an interesting diversity – a mix of gender, experience, and nationalities. We are responsible for the procurement of all aluminium parts. Our responsibility is continually growing with parts for future powertrains and vehicles.

Me – the recruiting manager

I am Victoria, I have worked at Scania Purchasing for over 4 years. I have experience in International companies. My interests are family and travels, this keeps me energized. I enjoy reading about leadership and learning every day. As a person, I am perceived as positive and energetic. I love watching people around me grow and actively participate in their development and an open atmosphere and real dialogue are cornerstones in my leadership.

You

We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable professional with a strong interest and experience in the commercial field. The role requires the ability to plan and conduct negotiations independently and present cases in decision-making forums with confidence. You will participate in activities alongside many highly qualified foundries, so adaptability and organizational skills are essential. The position can be fast-paced and challenging, but also very rewarding. Flexibility is required but Scania offers opportunities to grow in the profession while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Success in this position requires commitment, focus, analytical skills, and strategic thinking.

Life at Scania Purchasing

The Scania Purchasing office is located in Södertälje and here you will be working in modern office landscapes that offers project areas, silent rooms, and a lounge where you can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with your colleagues during a meeting or a break. Here you get to be the face of one of the industry's strongest brands toward suppliers.

We offer you remarkable career and development opportunities. You will work in an awesome team, where having fun is taken seriously.

Other charming benefits that might give you an extra tickle are the opportunity for a leasing car, we have annual bonuses which make us feel that we take part in the result Scania does, a pension plan, flexible working hours, lunch at reduced prices and much more. Scania has a flexible view and approach of the working place and focuses more on achievements.

For more information

Please contact Victoria Antbring, Commodity Manager Castings, 08-553 709 81 or Babel Barisho, Talent Acquisition Specialist at babel.barisho@scania.com

We look forward to reading your application!

Your application should include CV and cover letter. Apply as soon as possible, but no later than 2023-04-10. Screening and interviews will be done continuously during the application period.