Global Category Manager within Marketing & Sales
Volvo Personvagnar AB / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
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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.
Be part of the transformation
The mobility industry is changing rapidly, and the competitive environment and our company's strategy are under fast change. Therefore, we not only value your previous experience and competencies but also your personality and your passion to develop and embrace unknown future challenges.
Most important is that you share our values, truly believe in and are motivated by our purpose, and have an honest ambition to join a dynamic team that is deeply committed to transforming and progressing the consumer experience in the mobility industry on a global scale.
Competence and experience are important, but personality and passion are key!
We value personal qualities, diversity, and team spirit and you will be globally responsible for maximizing business value through your global category team with English as the primary language for written and spoken communication. Your main task is to secure procurement strategies and deliveries aligned with company ambitions with a focus on cost, resilience, and sustainability. This position will be part of our Digital & Corporate Services management team and together with your colleagues drive the procurement transformation in our section.
We are looking for an experienced leader to navigate our global category team of super talented buyers and that has the global responsibility for all procurement of Marketing and sales where the focused areas are e.g. media, creative, experiential & aftersales.
Ultimately, it's all about cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo as well as our internal organization.
Your key tasks
• Globally accountable for end-to-end deliveries in the global category team including Strategy, Supplier portfolio, and Sourcing
• Own and prioritizes the global category team backlog and secure and maximize business value through the whole lifecycle
• Distribute workload among the global category team members
• Dare to question status quo or decided routes with stakeholders, suppliers, people, and work proactively to build a better understanding and work towards common solutions
• Ensure that all decisions and deliverables of the global category team are conforming with the company 's sustainability targets
• Be the first point of escalation for the global category team members regarding deliveries
• Provide data transparency to all stakeholders about the deliverables of my category team
Do you fit the profile?
You lead your category team with confidence and build strong collaborative relations by easily gaining the trust of others. Complex and uncertain environments are something you thrive in, and even when the way forward is not clear and under tough circumstances, you skillfully balance the interests of many and address difficult issues with a focus on maximizing procurement deliveries.
You have experience in leading procurement teams and doing business in an international environment with global suppliers where strong business acumen is a prerequisite. You have knowledge and experience in the area of Marketing & Sales and driving transformational activities. You are used to anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and possess the ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
You have a university degree or equivalent experience and automotive experience is an advantage but not mandatory. There will be some need for global business travel.
How to learn more and to 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 September 25th, 2022.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Head of Global Services Emmy Carleke at
emmy.carleke@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.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Full Time Permanent
Publiceringsdatum2022-09-08ErsättningUndefined
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2022-09-25
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanFöretagVolvo Personvagnar AB
Arbetsgivarens referens Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "61339-40502427".
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 6961899
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