Strategic Purchaser at Scania

Transport needs to change – that’s why Scania is transitioning from a traditional truck manufacturer to a provider of complete sustainable transport solutions. It’s an ambitious journey that requires a procurement strategy to match – this is where you come in.

Are you an experienced strategic purchaser ready to challenge yourself and lead sourcing strategies that help shape the future of transport? Join us to drive real change.

Procurement at Scania

We’re responsible for the global procurement of parts and components – both for new development and those running in production, as well as spare parts and non-automotive products and services. In Sweden we’re close to 600 people from a range of backgrounds who draw on our different competencies and perspectives to achieve our common goal – building innovative and resilient supply chain solutions.

Here you’ll do work that is both technical and commercial in an environment that is diverse, fast-paced and global – offering a challenging, stimulating and developing work environment. Cross-functional collaboration is an important part of what we do so you’ll gain exposure to functions all across Scania and companies within the whole Traton Group.

The role

As a strategic purchaser at Scania, you’ll be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies that promote the correct balance between our procurement value drivers – technology, quality, delivery, cost and sustainability. Your work will include both strategic and practical aspects, from negotiation meetings and driving improvements in your segment to defining the global strategy in alignment with your global counterparts. You’ll play a central role in building and maintaining long-term relationships with our suppliers and optimizing the procurement process – all together with colleagues who value collaboration and great team spirit.

While it always varies, these are some things you could be doing in a typical day:

• Supplier meeting via Teams to discuss commercial topics
• Follow up meeting with R&D and project purchaser to align on upcoming sourcing for a new product
• Desk work to finalise a long-term agreement with a supplier
• 3-ring meeting to align with project purchaser, SQA and Traton colleagues within your segment
• Desk work with focus on finding saving potentials
• Guiding junior colleagues in both systems and daily work.

Your profile

We think you’re a procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing who thrive in an environment where flexibility and self-leadership is important. Exceptional negotiation and analytical skills, along with in-depth knowledge of purchasing processes are keys to succeed and being communicative and enjoying building relationships with global suppliers and colleagues is equally important. A relevant university education in economics or a background in engineering or equivalent will be helpful for the technical aspects of the role.

We offer

• Opportunity to be part of a company known for safety and stability with a 130-year track record of innovation
• Clear development paths and career opportunities within Scania, including leadership opportunities
• Permanent employment from the first day
• Benefits such as flexible working hours, annual performance bonuses, wellness contributions, opportunity to lease a car, and earning extra time for each week you work, redeemable as additional annual leave, a cash payment or an extra premium to your pension
• Free onsite parking, close proximity to train station, and if you live in Stockholm, we also offer a direct bus service between Stockholm and Södertälje with Scania Jobexpress

Application

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a central part of our team at Scania? Submit your application by sending us your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and how you can make an impact in this role by 2024-05-22. We currently have multiple opportunities across the procurement organization, so if you’re a good match our Talent Acquisition Specialists will guide you through the available opportunities.

Not ready to apply?

We’re always on the lookout for great procurement talent. If this role is not exactly what you’re looking for, or you’re not ready for a new opportunity quite yet, we encourage you to add your details to our Talent Community and specify Purchasing (PU) as your preferred job area. That way, we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.