Location:Göteborg

Experience:

You have experience of doing business in an international environment with global suppliers where a strong business acumen is a prerequisite as well as an ability to shift between short term focus and long-term ambitions. You have knowledge and experience in one or several of the areas defined above, preferably in an international environment where you have worked with supplier management and contractual topics. You are used to drive fact-based negotiations/discussions and have solid experience from negotiations. You are used to create plans and work in a structured way to achieve goals and you are used to prioritize.

You have a university degree or equivalent experience and automotive experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Your key tasks

• Lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects within the category including preparation, execution, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection and contract management
• Develop and implement category and supplier strategies
• Create and maintain commercial relations with suppliers and stakeholders
• Work proactively with key business stakeholders to understand your product/service, its market, supply base and potential innovation to find ways to increase value  - including cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Perform market analysis, prioritization, and identification of optimal negotiation tactics
• Dare to question status quo or decided routes with stakeholders, suppliers, people; and work proactively to build better understanding and work towards common solutions
• There will be some need for global business travels.

Required skills:

Market Analysis,Contract Management,Supplier Selection,Stakeholder Management