Business Developer - Procurement Transformation

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions. Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Are you attracted by working in a commercial and international environment, have a strategic and forward looking mindset together with a strong understanding and interest in procurement? We are now looking for a business developer to work with transformation and innovation of how we do procurement and who want to be part of Scania's and Tratons work to deliver procurement excellence.
 
Role Summary
The main responsibility of the business developer is primarily to spearhead transformation initiatives and challenge our current ways of working. The work will be highly forward looking, setting the prerequisites for excellence in the years to come. The business developer will also support and team up with other specialists and stakeholders to drive continuous improvements of current processes and tools.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Process Transformation: Redesign processes to align with new business models, digital tools, and emerging trends. Lead process-related workstreams in procurement change initiatives. 
• Digital Enablement: Team up with colleagues to externally identify potential solutions that could enhance procurement processes.
• Innovation: Research and experiment with new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Future-State Design: Create target operating models that incorporate cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to align process transformation initiatives with organizational strategy.
• Program Involvement: Oversee and contribute in process related workstreams in complex projects, ensuring their overall success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with diverse stakeholders to drive buy-in for transformation efforts.

Who You are
We are looking for someone with previous experience in business- & process transformation and preferably within one or several procurement areas. To be successful in this role, you need to be excellent at stakeholder collaboration and communication, have a keen interest in research and in the future of procurement excellence and have the ability to drive long-term change in a successful way. You enjoy taking initiative and develop the role you are in. As a person, you are positive and contribute to good team spirit in the groups you work in, especially in times when the pace of work is high.
 
As the role involves work at an international level as well as some traveling, an advanced level of English, both in writing and verbally, is mandatory, and good knowledge of Swedish is an advantage. 

This is Us
We are a diverse team of nine individuals from different backgrounds, mixed ages, genders and nationalities. We all have our own areas of responsibilities within different procurement capabilities, but still collaborate and share workload to an extent, supporting each other and sharing experiences to find the best solutions and drive excellence within our team and department. We work together to create a climate where skills, as well as opinions, are openly shared and respected, while striving to have fun at work.
 
The team is based at Scania's procurement office in Södertälje and we are employing a hybrid work set-up, meaning that you have the opportunity to work from home or in our office in central Stockholm some days of the week.
 
Scania Offers
We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.
 
Benefits include wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.
 
Application 
Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.
Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-02-03. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role. 
 
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Daniel Ahlquist, Head of Procurement Processes & Methods, at daniel.ahlquist@scania.com