Global Category Manager

Volvo Personvagnar AB / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
2022-05-16
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Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we're expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we're on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars' journey into the future.

What is in it for you?

Are you a skilled leader who loves business and wants to explore unchartered grounds? Battery Raw Material Procurement is now looking for a Global Category Manager (GCM). The team's responsibility covers materials such as Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, etc. for our BEVs, and all material mines/traders are of course required to fulfil all our sustainability requirements in our race to become climate neutral by 2040.
You will be part of the Global Energy Procurement management team and report directly to the Head of Global Energy Systems.

What you'll do

As GCM (Global Category Manager) you will lead the global Battery Raw Materials category team operations.
The team consists of 6-8 procurement professionals in Europe, China, and the US working as buyers, SQMs, Category SQMs, and Global lead buyers. The category will have significant turnover with a high dependency on Raw Material availability.

As GCM for this category, you should also
• Enjoy taking your own decisions and having the freedom to decide on the strategy of your own category.
• Be confident in presenting to executive audiences.
• Have negotiation experience with global suppliers with a proven track record of success.
• Have demonstrated expertise in leading a global team of professionals. The team is highly diversified and consists of very motivated people that are located in all regions.
• Enjoy strategic challenges that can be solved with teamwork within procurement and cross-functionally. You believe that your strength is in the team!
• Enjoy having a lot of internal and external interactions, acting as an ambassador for procurement internally and for Volvo Cars externally.

Do you fit the profile?

We believe that you have a genuine interest in leading people, as well as strong business acumen, drive for results, and ambition with great negotiation skills.
You have good communication skills in English and broad experience in purchasing.

You also have
• University degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant Purchasing role
• Experience in sourcing Raw Materials is a plus
• Worked with supplier management and contractual topics
• Used to lead a global team
As a person, you ensure ownership by inspiring and purpose-based leadership with the mindset that everything is possible. Planning and aligning as well as balancing stakeholders are in your nature. You have a high interest in individual development with the ambition to develop the employees' mindset and behavior. Furthermore, you have social strength and strive to improve cooperation with key stakeholders. We believe that you can manage complexity, and have analytical and strategic abilities with a strong achievement orientation. Moreover, you are an honest person with integrity and are a strong team player.

How to learn more and apply

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 May 30th, 2022.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Jonny Samuelsson Head of Global Energy Systems; jonny.samuelsson@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Maria Westermark at maria.westermark@volvocars.com
'Please note due to GDPR we only accept applications via our Recruitment Tool.

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Varaktighet, arbetstid
Full Time Permanent

Publiceringsdatum
2022-05-16

Ersättning
Undefined

Så ansöker du
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Företag
Volvo Personvagnar AB

Arbetsgivarens referens
Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "59652-39211998".

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Volvo Personvagnar AB (org.nr 556074-3089), https://www.volvocars.com/

Körkort
För detta jobb krävs körkort.

Arbetsplats
Volvo Car Corporation

Kontakt
Maria Westermark
46731518227

Jobbnummer
6650508

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