Experienced Purchaser - Scania Powertrain Components

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 analytical mindset together with a strong technical interest and understanding? We are now looking for an experienced purchaser for the commodity Powertrain Components who want to be part of Scania's work to deliver sustainable transport solutions.

Role Summary
The main responsibility of the commodity purchaser is to ensure the procurement to the right cost, quality and capacity of parts in running production, by independently performing activities based on Material Group strategies and aligned with the business plan and always having the sustainability aspect in mind. Within your area of responsibility you are expected to:
 

• Creates, develop and maintain Material Group strategies together with colleagues within TRATON group. 
• Manage the supply base within your material groups (maintain supplier relationship, supply chain risk evaluation, market benchmark, introduce and phase out suppliers etc)
• Secure capacity at suppliers
• Creates and executes business plan activities and ensure business plan result
• Takes an active role in ensuring the Material Group concept is carried out and alignment with other important cross functions,

Who You are
We are looking for someone with previous experience of purchasing work, who has a passion for business and technical development. To be successful in the role, you need to be results-oriented, analytical and have the ability to run several assignments in parallel in a structured way.

You have the ability to work long-term and proactively, to be able to improve and streamline our operations and to be able to support colleagues in the best possible way. You enjoy taking initiative, working independently and developing the role you are in. Occasionally going beyond your area of responsibility to achieve long-term and sustainable results for Scania is not something you shy away from. As a person, you are positive and contribute to good team spirit in the groups you work in, even if the pace of work is sometimes high.

As the role involves a large international network and some travel, an advanced level of English, both in writing and verbally, is mandatory, and good knowledge of Swedish is an advantage. You have a category B driver's license.

This is Us
We are a diverse team of eight persons with employees from different backgrounds, mixed ages, genders and nationalities. We all have our own areas of responsibility within different purchasing categories, but we pride ourselves with supporting each other and sharing experiences to find the best solutions. 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 entire team is based at Scania's purchasing office in Södertälje and we are employing a hybrid work set-up, meaning that if needed you have the opportunity to work from home or 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 training at our health center Gröndal or 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 2025-01-28. 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: Björn Helenius Purchasing Manager Commodity Powertrain Components, at +46-70 330 93 28 or bjorn.helenius@scania.com