Supplier Development Engineer
Arvika, SE, 671 30 Konz, DE, 54329 Belley, FR, 01300 Wroclaw, PL, 50-382 Eskilstuna, SE, 405 08 Braås, SE, 363 41 Hallsberg, SE, 694 82
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
Supplier Development Europe team is a diverse group of colleagues respecting Volvo group values (change, customer success, passion, trust, and performance) that creates a high performing culture. We are an effective and efficient one team organization with a lot of experience in Quality management and Lean manufacturing. We are building tailored Supplier development programs with our suppliers to boost Quality, Sustainability, Capacity, Cost performance and aligning suppliers’ strategies with our purchasing goals and expectations.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Key responsibilities will include building strong relationship with our suppliers and external paint shops/surface treaters that creates benefits for both parties. You will be responsible for the approval of new paint shops/surface treater and APQP/PPAP activities for selected projects. You will also be a part of creation and execution of Purchasing strategies, and with that comes encouraging our suppliers for development and increase innovation.
You will in your role also educate and mentor activities from cost to quality requirements. To steer sustainability supply chain management programs and drive productivity improvement program such as VPS/Lean and guide continuous improvement actions will also be in your responsibility.
Who are you?
We are looking for a colleague, who has an agile character, is eager to learn and improve. You have a positive and entrepreneurial mindset and always looking for the next target to reach. You are experienced in driving project management in an effective way and have knowledge about product development.
Your communicational capability makes it easy for you to make contact with both internal and external stakeholders, you have the ability to manage and influence others, as well as you are structured and focused on the execution. You are analytic and have a sustainable mindset. We think that you are comfortable in meeting and working cross-functional and are able to work within remote management, and also to have parallel activities going on.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE we are looking for,
- University degree in engineering or similar
- Experience from quality/production area
- Knowledge in supply chain management and Lean manufacturing
- Educational or practical experience within electrics / electronics processes preferable
- Good communication skills in English + local language
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!
The last day to apply is June 8th.
For more information:
Christian Magnusson, Head of Supplier Development CAB/Sheet Metal & Plastics/Paint/Electrics & Electronics/Software Europe: +46 16 541 45 10.
Christina Nordin, People & Culture Partner, +46 700034232.
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.