Global Procurement Director

Volvo Car Corporation(Prd) / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
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We're leading. Will you?

At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people. If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience and make people's lives less complicated, then we have the job for you.

Get to know us
Global Procurement of direct material SW & Electronics is responsible for the purchasing, quality and capacity assurance of production materials and SW & services into the manufacturing of all our cars in all our plants globally. We are now looking for a new Global Procurement Director - to be responsible for the new Product Stream areas of Autonomous Drive & Base SW.

As this new Global Procurement Director you will lead three Procurement teams (in Europe) within the areas of Active Safety & Autonomous Drive / Core System & Body Electronics & Security / EDS, Power Supply & Comfort Electronics. Three direct reporting Senior Purchasing Managers and some 25 employees in total. You will, within above mentioned areas, have the full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility of the business in terms of sourcing, program and running production. This includes to secure that we have the right people in our teams and to secure the right quality, delivery/flexibility, technology/program management, sustainability and cost over time. As a Purchasing Director you will be part of the Global Procurement management team for SW & Electronics. You will lead and develop your department as well as contribute in developing the Global SW & Electronics unit in total. You will also have a responsibility to cooperate closely with the SW & Electronics procurement teams in China and USA to find the best global business synergies overall. Therefore it is important that you have a good holistic understanding and strategic view and can cooperate in an international environment.

What you will do
* A high interest in leadership and coaching the individual managers as well as the total team
* Develop and secure global sourcing strategies and governance for best practices
* Set priorities & targets, call for progress review, take decisions and resolve any escalated risks or issues
* Develop relationships with global key suppliers to ensure best quality, delivery/flexibility, technology/program management, sustainability and cost over time
* Develop relationships with Global key Stakeholders to ensure alignment in direction, priorities, strategies and to pave the way for your team cross functionally
* Have a key role in developing Global Procurement SW & Electronics to become a "Best in Class" purchasing organization & the employer of choice

We are looking for a person that has
* Several years of experience in management and team leadership roles / strategic and operational management skills
* A demonstrated ability to lead the identification and selection of strategic sourcing partners, structuring of contracts and supplier relationships over time
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in both English
* Strong business acumen combined with high integrity
* Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to facilitate resolution of complex issues with an attitude, "everything is possible"
* Technical or Economical university degree or equivalent

Last application date: 180822
Please note that we do not accept applications via e-mail.
Due to vacation period in Sweden, expect delay in response.

Want to know more?
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact: Magnus Leiner - Vice President Global Procurement SW & Electronics, magnus.leiner@volvocars.com, +46 708 20 30 43
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact: Camilla Lundgren, Senior Recruiter, camilla.lundgren@volvocars.com, +46 728 88 87 92

Union representatives
Akademikerna Maria Guttman +46-31-325 65 99
Unionen Tony Ljung +46-31-325 30 91
Ledarna Sten Henricsson +46-31-325 69 03

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 automotive 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.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
FULLTIME PERMANENT

Publiceringsdatum
2018-07-18

Ersättning
SALARY

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Kontakt
Camilla Lundgren

Företag
Volvo Car Corporation(Prd)

Adress
Volvo Car Corporation(Prd)
VAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
41878 Gothenburg

Kontorsadress
VAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg

Jobbnummer
4256872

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