Director Purchasing Propulsion Power Systems
Volvo Car Corporation(Prd) / Chefsjobb / Göteborg
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Global Procurement Vehicle Propulsion at Volvo Cars is responsible for developing purchasing strategies, new vehicle sourcing, new engine and electrification sourcing, supplier quality, supplier foot print set-up/optimization and non-design cost reduction for all direct material supplies to Volvo Cars related to components within our responsibility area.
Our global team has numerous exciting challenges ahead related to internal combustion engines and electrification. Our team's motto is "We drive the future" as we like to drive change and take the lead in driving our business forward !
Within our team we now have an open position as Director Purchasing Propulsion Energy Systems
As Purchasing Director for Propulsion Energy systems, you will lead 2 purchasing teams in Europe and some 22 employees in total. You will be part of the Global Propulsion Procurement Management team. You will lead and develop your department as well as contribute in developing the propulsion unit in total. You will also cooperate with the Purchasing Propulsion Energy team in China and USA to find and secure the best global sourcing synergies. As such you need to have a good holistic understanding and a good strategic view. You also need to thrive in a global, cross functional, fast moving environment.
Main responsibilities
* Deliver in accordance with Procurement priorities, targets and business plan.
* Grow the performance and capability of your organisation through continuous feedback and coaching
* Recruitment, new employee introduction, competence development and salary setting
* Set targets, call for progress review, take decisions and resolve any escalated risks or issues
* Secure good and efficient cooperation with internal as well as external stakeholders
* Develop global sourcing strategies and best practices for purchasing
* Develop relationships with global key suppliers to ensure best pricing, quality and delivery
* Develop relationships with key Stakeholders to ensure alignment in strategic sourcing projects
* Secure that propulsion procurement gets the right prerequisites from internal and external stakeholders
* Drive continuous improvement tasks to secure Propulsion becoming a "Best in Class" purchasing organization
* Contribute actively to the Procurement Transformation journey.
Required qualifications
* Demonstrated successful senior leadership experience from Purchasing, SQM or R&D
* Demonstrated experience from leading and coaching people and teams through continuous feedback and coaching.
* Demonstrated skills in driving both long term strategic issues and short term operational issues
* Demonstrated skills in driving continuous improvement projects that have increased capability and/or efficiency
* Strong business acumen, drive and ambition with excellent negotiation skills
* Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to facilitate resolution of complex issues with an attitude, "yes we can"
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, be able to communicate complex issues in a simple way to both employees and executive management
* Commercial or technical university degree or equivalent
Personal qualifications
* Inspiring leadership - target oriented, strong drive and mind-set that everything is possible
* Structured and process driven, personal pride in delivering on time and on target
* High interest in individual development with the ambition to develop the employees' mind-set and behaviour
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Social strength and drive to improve cooperation with key stakeholders
* The ability to work successfully in a team environment without compromising on prerequisites and targets
* Demonstrated ability to handle stress and working in a complex, multitask, environment
* Strong ability to manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines and expectations
* Global and cross functional mind-set
* Honest person with integrity
Application and contact
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than 5th of april 2018.If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Dieter Dehoorne, Vice President Global Procurement Vehicle Propulsion, at
dieter.dehoorne@volvocars.com and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Donika Sejdiu, Senior Recruiter at
donika.sejdiu@volvocars.com. Please note that applications through email are not accepted.
About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
FULLTIME PERMANENT
Publiceringsdatum2018-03-22ErsättningSALARY
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-04-05
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 15551
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktDonika Sejdiu
FöretagVolvo Car Corporation(Prd)
AdressVolvo Car Corporation(Prd)
VAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
41107 Gothenburg
KontorsadressVAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
Jobbnummer 4039362
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