Head of Supply Chain
Saab Aktiebolag / Administratörsjobb / Solna
2026-06-08
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Your role
We are looking for a driven and strategic Head of Supply Chain to our new department in FCC COO-office who wants to play a key role in building and developing a modern Supply Chain function within a technology and production-oriented environment.
The Supply Chain function is being established to strengthen collaboration between Procurement, Production and Engineering, while creating scalable and efficient ways of working supporting both current and future business needs. The initial focus will be on sourcing strategies, material flow optimization, supplier collaboration and outsourcing initiatives, ensuring that production operations are supported with the right material availability, quality and delivery precision.
You will operate in a product-oriented organization where close collaboration between product development, sourcing and manufacturing is essential to ensure efficient industrialization, stable supply flows and long-term product lifecycle support.
As Head of Supply Chain, you will play a central role in developing supply chain capabilities and establishing long-term structures, processes and governance within the organization. The role combines strategic development with operational execution and includes close collaboration with Procurement and Production.
Since the organization is in an early phase, the role includes significant opportunities to influence both strategic direction and operational setup. Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills are therefore essential for success.
Your responsibilities will include:
Driving strategic collaboration between Supply Chain, Procurement, Production and Engineering.
Developing and implementing sourcing strategies within areas such as PCBA, cable assemblies and make-to-stock.
Optimizing material flows and operational interfaces across the value chain.
Executing outsourcing initiatives together with Procurement and relevant stakeholders.
Supporting and coordinating supplier quality and supplier performance activities together with SQM/SQE and Procurement.
Driving Net Working Capital (NWC) and inventory optimization initiatives.
Establishing scalable supply chain processes, governance and ways of working.
Developing efficient operational structures and driving continuous improvements within the Supply Chain area.
Contributing to long-term supply chain capability development aligned with business strategy and future growth.
Leading according to company values and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Your profile
We envision a collaborative and forward-looking environment where leadership, structure and continuous improvement are key success factors. We believe that you are a strategic and business-oriented person with the ability to combine long-term thinking with operational execution. You are a confident communicator who builds strong relationships across functions and drives change together with others.
More specifically, we believe that you have:
Master of Science in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Management or equivalent experience.
Several years of experience within Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement or Manufacturing in an industrial or technical environment.
Experience from working in a product-oriented organization with close interaction between engineering, sourcing and production.
Experience from driving cross-functional collaboration and operational improvements.
Experience from sourcing strategies, outsourcing projects or supplier transitions is considered highly meritorious.
Strong understanding of material flows, supplier management and production-related processes.
Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution.
Strong business understanding and stakeholder management capabilities.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Experience from ERP systems such as IFS, SAP or equivalent.
Fluently skills in spoken and written English and Swedish.
This position may require that you pass a security vetting based on current regulations regarding security protection. For positions requiring security clearance, additional obligations regarding citizenship may apply.
What you will be a part of
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here
Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.
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Arbetsgivare Saab Aktiebolag (org.nr 556036-0793)
Solna strandväg 10 (
visa karta)
171 54 SOLNA
Arbetsplats Saab
Kontakt Contact
Saab AB
ellen.tyyni@saabgroup.com Jobbnummer 9952090