PROJECT SOURCING MANAGER FOR ALUMINUM CASTINGS

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

Scania is right now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of Trucks, Buses and Engines to become the leader within sustainable transport solutions.

We are currently in a phase of many exiting product development projects, and therefore we are now looking for a Project Sourcing Manager responsible for the medium complexity segment High Pressure Die Casted (HPDC) aluminium parts for engine and transmission applications.

 

Responsibilities

As a project purchaser for HPDC you will be responsible for


• the sourcing and testing strategy of the new parts, as well as its alignment with R&D and Quality Department within Purchasing
• being the main interface towards Scania´s R&D department. This involves securing correct balance between technical function and cost for new parts as well as negotiate and secure that technical concepts are manufacturable.
• securing that parts are sourced and implemented in time within Scania´s development projects.
• together with your purchasing colleagues setting the strategy for the material group, give input to supplier base and identify suppliers for new technical concepts. Currently, the suppliers are mostly based in Europe and Asia with a focus on developing new suppliers.

The role entails cross functional work with both R&D, Production, market department and other brands in the Traton Group to reach best possible product quality and cost for the parts within your area of responsibility.

 

Your Profile

We are looking for you with a big technical and commercial interest. Earlier experience of the casting/foundry or machining industry is an advantage. Since the role puts high demand on cross functional work and alignment you appreciate working in a team and work proactively to assist and involve others. You are also skilled in communicating with others and you always aim to promote two-way communication. Advanced level in written and spoken English is mandatory, and good knowledge in Swedish is an advantage.

You also have good analytical skills, good structure, takes own initiative and has a passion for developing both yourself and the environment you work in.

You probably have at least 3-5 years’ experience of commercial work in a technical environment and an academic degree in business economics, engineering or similar.

You have a commercial mindset and are skilled and confident in negotiations, in working in a high pace environment and in reacting quickly to avoid and handle crises or deviations.

 

We offer

Scania´s corporate culture is characterised by respect for the individual, continuous improvements and putting the customer both internally and externally first. Employees are our most important resource, so we invest in training and developing our employees both on the job but also through courses. Scania offers many different ways to an exciting career in Sweden or Internationally, at Purchasing or other function, Specialist or leadership – you choose!

As an employee you also have access to commuter bus Stockholm-Södertälje, a complete training facility, benefits such as personnel car, result bonus, flexible working hours etc.

We offer a team with members of different genders, backgrounds, competences and skills. We have a high team spirit and values doing things together both during and after working hours. We strive for a climate where opinions and knowledge is openly shared within the team without any sense of prestige. We believe that every team member has something unique to bring to our team – we look forward to hear what your contribution will be!

 

For further information

Please contact Maria Isaksson, Head of Project Purchasing Castings +468-553 838 47.

Application

Your application should include a CV, a cover letter and copies of any relevant certificates. Selections and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the application period. Please apply through our website HR InLine/Scania Job Search no later than the 15th of September. Job Id 20193220.

 

We look forward to receiving your application stating how you can contribute to Scania´s ongoing success.


Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2018, we delivered 88 000 trucks, 8 500 buses as well as 12 800 industrial and marine engines to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 137 billion, of which about 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 52 000 people. Research and development are concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia, with regional production centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON.SE. For more information visit www.scania.com.