This is a 6-month contractual roleResponsible for securing suppliers to new technologies within concept- and development projects. A Project Purchaser functions as the representative to drive purchasing activities and procurement of parts within the respective object. Components of the role can include tendering with potential suppliers, evaluating competing bids from project and technical aspects and negotiating prices as well as creating extensive and detailed requirements specifications for the required parts/prototypes. In many cases may refer ultimate decisions to a manager, executive or decision forum for approval.
Procurement
Achieve specific procurement goals or provide support to others while following established procurement systems and protocols.
Sourcing
Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers for more senior colleagues to provide solid market information for decision making.
Stakeholder Engagement
Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, and events.
Contract Requirements
Gather and report on information on existing contract performance and provide as input to the new contract process for negotiations/renegotiations.
Contract Management
Carry out a range of contract management tasks.
Budgeting
Track budgets and report variances to more senior colleagues.
Information and Business Advice
Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.
Data Collection and Analysis
Collate and analyze data using pre-set tools, methods and formats. Involves working independently.
Operational Compliance
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
Category Management
Deliver specific category goals within a category plan/program in line with the organizations’ purchasing/procurement and/or sales strategy.
Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions committed to a better tomorrow. Our purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In doing so, we are creating a world of mobility that’s better for business, society and our environment.
Employing more than 50,000 people in about 100 countries, Scania’s research and development is concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.
