Senior Commodity Purchaser for Electronics

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions. Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

 

We are seeking a commercially driven individual with a passion for business and a strong interest in staying close to electronics technology in our ECU area. Apply and join our high-performing and diverse purchasing team in a challenging and exciting business environment!

 

Role Summary

 

You will be responsible for the material group of High Performance ECUs, an area with high commercial, strategic and technical relevance, being responsible for some of our key suppliers, while leading the strategic work for Scania together with your colleagues from Project Purchasing and Quality Assurance and contributing to the overall strategy within the Traton Group in a global context. In your area of responsibility, you will work closely together to optimize our value drivers Technology, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

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As a Commodity Purchaser you will play a key role in managing your product category. Your responsibilities will include:

 

• Leading and facilitating the collaboration within the "3-ring" team, working closely with colleagues from project procurement and supplier quality to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives.
• Leading definition of material group strategy and connected activities with our regions in Brazil and China and in close coordination with our sister brands within the Traton Group
• Creation and execution of business plan activities, identifying cost saving potentials and assuring right cost over time
• Taking lead in commercial and contractual discussions with your suppliers
• Managing and developing the supplier base, by maintaining professional relationships and assuring alignment of supplier’s technology roadmaps with Scania’s
• Assuring right capacity at suppliers, handling delivery disturbances and developing measures to ensure a robust and resilient supply chain during the life cycle of the components
• Alignment with colleagues from R&D, Sales, Logistics and Production to ensure a holistic approach to the management of the material group
• Actively promote team development through knowledge sharing, feedback and by supporting and coaching others     

 

Who You Are

 

As the ideal candidate, you possess a strong commercial acumen, coupled with a keen interest in technology. You possess profound commercial knowledge and are skilled in negotiations.

You are analytical, structured, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

With a focus on building strong relationships you confidently represent procurement both internally and externally. With high integrity and drive, you support the team’s development and success. As a team player, you bring positive energy and collaborate effectively. It is natural for you to lead in different contexts and to create a commitment towards achieving common goals.

You are used to working in an international environment with high pace and to communicate with different management levels.  You have a proven track record of achieving exceptional results while being commitment to ongoing learning. <