Head of Powertrain Fossil-Free Materials Supply Partner Development M/F

Location: 

Saint Priest, FR, 69800 Göteborg, SE, 417 15

Position Type:  Professional

 

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. 

Who are we?

Supply Partner Development (SPD) team is part of the Resilient Supply Network and Project Management at Volvo Group Purchasing. We manage the product project portfolio, capacity planning, and crisis and risk management. Our mission is to ensure the best performance and customer success through effective coordination with various Volvo Group entities.
Our team develops high-performing supply partners to ensure sustainable performance for Volvo customers. We are a strategic steering line for SPD purchasing activities in Europe. We are working in an international environment. 
We are looking for a new colleague to join our dynamic and goal-oriented team. We value trust, performance, passion, and customer success. We adapt to stay ahead and continuously improve! 
 

What will you do ?

Your main responsibilities will be to: 


Manage a team of experts: Lead a team of SPD engineers dedicated to improving performance and securing capacity at our supply partners.
Ensure continuous monitoring: Keep up-to-date knowledge of installed capacities at supply partners and engage the team in capacity management activities when necessary.
Optimize opportunities: Use your expertise to help the buyers' community identify and capture improvement opportunities at supply partners through a lean approach.
Support production: identify low-performing supply partners, analyze root causes, and improve the situation on-site using all available lean tools.
Promote excellence: Develop and apply problem-solving techniques to achieve operational excellence at our supply partners.
Represent Volvo Group: Travel to represent Volvo Group Purchasing at supply partners and ensure effective collaboration.
Develop the team: Recruit and manage the development of your team to ensure optimal performance.


As a member of the Supply Partner Development Leadership team, you will actively contribute to the strategic development of the department. You will report directly to the Head of Supply Partner Development.
 

Who are you ?

You have significant experience linked to supply chain, production, or purchasing preferably in automotive or heavy commercial truck industry. 
In a context of a managerial position, you are recognized by your team as a leader.
You have strong cost management and problem-solving skills/experiences
You have already interacted directly with suppliers and monitored their performance. 
Working in an international environment, excellent English skills, both verbal and written, are expected. 

 

Do you recognize yourself? Apply to learn more and meet us! 

 


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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. 

 

“Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with passion for innovation, sustainability, people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to customers, society, and the Volvo Group”.

Job Category:  Purchasing
Organization:  Group Trucks Purchasing
Travel Required:  Occasional Travel
Requisition ID:  20071

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.