Supplier Quality Manager

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.

Role Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Supplier Quality Manager to join our team and help ensure that our suppliers meet our high-quality standards as a premium brand.

Job Responsibilities

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work closely with your colleagues  who are currently responsible for their own segments and are special process owners. You will meet and cooperate with diverse cultures, organizations, and levels of management both internally and at our suppliers. This position is a great opportunity to combine interpersonal skills with a technical interest. You will be an important contributor when it comes to:

 

  • Selecting appropriate suppliers from a quality perspective
  • Following up the quality assurance work during the industrialization of new projects
  • Encouraging the suppliers to work with continuous improvement for parts already in running production

Who You Are

You have a positive mindset but also a realistic approach to problem-solving. You are a quick learner and believe that everything can be improved. You enjoy solving problems and learning from mistakes to avoid them in the future. You are inquisitive, eager to learn, and believe that everything can be improved. You are communicative, open-minded, and have a technical background. You are expected to speak to all kinds of people in a way that helps them understand your point of view and you're good at fostering professional relations with the aim of getting everyone working towards a common goal. You work in a structured way and follow up deliverables from yourself and others to achieve results.

 

Requirements:

• An academic degree or other relevant education/work experience

• Fluent knowledge of the English language (spoken and written)

• Experience from working with machined parts & measurement  is an advantage

• Swedish is a merit

• Previous experience in a global organization is an advantage

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

This Is Us

Supplier Quality (SR) is a part of Scania Purchasing, responsible for quality assurance of new and modified parts from our suppliers. Our team consists of supplier quality managers who work strategically with our purchasing colleagues to find the best suppliers for our new parts and proactively quality assure industrialization. We see quality issues as improvement potential and support our suppliers in finding the root cause and avoiding similar problems from happening again.

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 2025-03-21. 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:
Elvedin Slavotic, Head of Supplier Quality, elvedin.slavotic@scania.com

 

We look forward to your application!

Requisition ID:  15291
Number of Openings:  1.0
Part-time / Full-time:  Full-time
Permanent / Temporary:  Permanent
Country/Region:  SE
Location(s): 

Södertälje, SE, 151 38

Required Travel:  0-25%
Workplace:  Hybrid