Sustainability Business Developer Coordinator

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Purchasing sustainability business developers within Scania are responsible for securing and supporting the development of a sustainable supply chain. 

As a business development coordinator within purchasing, you will be a key player when it comes to shaping the future of Scania’s supply chain strategy. We offer a job in an international environment with multiple contact surfaces, both internally and externally. Purchasing has an impact on almost all of Scania’s core processes including R&D, sales & marketing, and production & logistics.

As Business Developer coordinator you are part of a team of motivated and curious developers who works to find the best alternatives to tackle the challenges that come from new laws and regulations at the same time the challenges we set on ourselves to become a leader within the Supply Chain Sustainability.

Your work assignment

You will challenge and improve the current way of working by developing and implementing new processes, systems, tools, and methods. In this role, you will provide knowledge and support to the purchasing organization to develop future processes, systems, tools, and methods within supply chain sustainability. 

Together with the rest of the team, you will be responsible for supporting the Purchasing organization and our suppliers in sustainability matters. Your main tasks will be to run our supplier assessment, follow-up, and risk rating processes.

You will engage with suppliers in campaigns and follow-up using our self-assessment questionnaire and you will support our purchasers by conducting supplier risk ratings for sourcing decisions. Additionally, an important part of the job is to develop our way of working to increase efficiency and value.

You will work closely with purchasing colleagues globally within the Volkswagen group and you will have frequent interactions with sustainability professionals externally.

Your profile



You are passionate about sustainability and have a strong supply chain interest. You have relevant education or experience from a supply chain context as a buyer, either at Scania or elsewhere.

We are looking for candidates who are professional, flexible and customer-focused. You will have many customers and have the ability to structure your work and deliver both quantity and quality. You have developed computer skills and an interest in digitalization.

The role involves a large international network, so you will need good communication skills and be proficient in both written and spoken English. Additional languages is a merit.

Who am I as a manager?

I am 31 years old and have been working for Scania for the last 8 years. I want my leadership to be based on empowerment, encouragement, and transparency. I trust the team to set the best strategies to meet our objectives, provide you with the mandate for decisions and opportunities to shine. At the same time, I will always be there to support and have your back. 

Keeping an open and transparent atmosphere is very important for me, through continuously working with coaching and feedback we will be able to find solutions together. My goal is to support your ambition and help you to find what makes you strive, strengthen what you are great at, and encourage you to challenge the organization and at the same time challenge me in becoming a better leader.  

Contact information

For more details please contact Guilherme Balbino, Head of Purchasing Sustainability & Product Compliance, guilherme.balbino@scania.com, +46(0)8 553 71809

Application

The application shall contain CV, personal letter, and relevant certificates

Please apply via scania.com no later than April 18th, 2022.

I look forward to receiving your application.