Lediga jobb Kongsberg Automotive AB i Mölndal

About the position
We are currently looking for a Category Buyer for Outsourced Services within the Corporate Purchasing Organization. This position will be based in Mölndal (Sweden) or Warsaw (Poland).
Are you a passionate buyer and strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills? With a high level of energy and progressive and innovative ideas? Want to work in a high pace environment and flexible, going from hands on to strategic work, or take on specific projects for a longer or short term when needed?
We want to become a world class, second to none purchasing organization - keep winning and take our successful purchasing team to the next level.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be part of our Global Direct Material Purchasing team and play a key role in improving our productivity and overall business responsible for Outsourced services and relevant sub-categories such as Coating, plating, brazing, heat treatment.
You will be actively engaging and leading global and regional contract negotiations, communicating and cooperating with our suppliers and stakeholders to meet our KA business objectives. Other activities include identification of saving opportunities and development of the sub-categories in your area of responsibility. Operational purchasing come as an inherent part of the role.
Specific objectives of the role are:
Actively manage category spend and drive the cross functional team to identify cost improvement opportunities, and secure implementation.
Find, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs.
Sourcing of new projects

Requirements
To be successful in this position, we see that the candidate meet the below qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience as a buyer or category leader in automotive and related industry, with proven negotiation skills.
B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Business Management and/or Engineering
Analytical and structured and being able to drive the category independently
Strong communication skills and business mind-set.
A proactive, goal-oriented and cross-functional approach.
Entrepreneurial mindset
Flexible and comfortable in a rapidly changing and demanding matrix organization.
Business fluent in both English and Polish or Swedish written and spoken

What we offer
Work in a dynamic and developing company in a high paced global environment
Challenges and opportunities to implement your own ideas and professional development within the category
The possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Growth opportunities and career development

Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

About the position
We are currently looking for a dedicated and driven Category Buyer for Springs, Fasteners and Catalogue parts within the Corporate Purchasing Organization. This position will be based in Mölndal (Sweden) or Warsaw (Poland). You will report to Purchasing Director Mehcatronics.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be part of our Global Direct Material Purchasing team and play a key role in improving our productivity and overall business responsible for Springs, Fasteners & Catalogue parts and relevant sub-categories.
You will be actively engaging and leading global and regional contract negotiations, communicating and cooperating with our suppliers and stakeholders to meet our KA business objectives. Other activities include identification of saving opportunities and development of the sub-categories in your area of responsibility. Operational purchasing come as an inherent part of the role.
Specific objectives of the role are:
Actively manage category spend and drive the cross functional team to identify cost improvement opportunities, and secure implementation
Find, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs.
Sourcing of new projects

The position will be part of the Mechatronics team and reports to Global Category Director - Purchasing.
Requirements
To be successful in this position, we see that the candidate meets the below qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience as a buyer or category leader in automotive and related industry, with proven negotiation skills
B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Business Management and/or Engineering
Analytical and structured and being able to drive the category independently
Strong communication skills and business mind-set
A proactive, goal-oriented and cross-functional approach
Entrepreneurial mindset
Flexible and comfortable in a rapidly changing and demanding matrix organization.
Business fluent in English written and spoken

What we offer
Work in a dynamic and developing company in a high paced global environment.
Challenges and opportunities to implement your own ideas and professional development within the category
The possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development Visa mindre

About the position
We are looking for a Junior Supplier Response Team Specialist who will be dedicated to solving escalations to supplier, crisis reaction and resolution, risk monitoring and prevention, and reporting to the Global Supplier Response Manager.
The main objectives are to perform the procedures provided by Kongsberg’s Instruction for Supplier Escalation Process and directives from the Global Supplier Response Manager, including reaction to supply disruptions as well as risk monitoring and prevention to avoid or minimize line stops at Kongsberg and its customers. This role has an opportunity to cooperate with KA's Operations, Logistics, Projects, Quality, Sales, Aftermarket among others.
This position will be based in Hallbergmoos, Germany, Mölndal, Sweden or Warsaw, Poland.
Responsibilities
Escalation Responsibility / Offload fully the category team by owning the supplier crisis
Being a first line of contact for KA logistics, when delivery confirmations are not in line with the customer demands
Handle supplier distress and disruption situations
Validate volume decommitments from suppliers and conduct root cause analysis
Request Risk Assessment and evaluate Corrective Action Plans, including Contingency/Mitigation Plans from suppliers
Analyze and search for alternative suppliers/materials, considering price and delivery time
Visit escalated suppliers or alternative sources when necessary
Conduct visits to suppliers for critical capacity increases, bottleneck investigations, and risk assessments
Review relevant risk indicators/areas in RiskMethods for new suppliers and those with new business, providing feedback and reports
Providing data and reports for the Purchasing team when required

Requirements
First experience within the manufacturing industry
Experience in logistics planning, tools and manufacturing engineering
Fundamentals of Crisis or Risk Management desirable
Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Production Engineering or similar
Computer skills including MS Office
SAP knowledge desirable
Business fluent in English
Great sense of urgency, pragmatism, and of ownership of the crisis
Can-do attitude and resilient
Systematic and data-driven mindset
Strong teamwork orientation
Flexibility and willingness to travel in Europe

What we offer
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Cultural diversity, with colleagues from several countries in Europe, Americas and Asia
Learning & development opportunities with KA Learning Lab
Teamwork environment with open and dynamic communication
Hybrid working setup

Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

About the position
We are currently looking for an Experienced Category Buyer for Services (f/m/x) within the Corporate Purchasing Organization. This position will be based in Mölndal (Sweden) or Warsaw (Poland).
What we offer:
Work in a dynamic and developing company with endless opportunities.
Opportunity to contribute to development of processes and tools for an evolving indirect purchasing organization.
Challenges and opportunities to implement your own ideas and professional development within the category.
Opportunity to improve skills and expand own and organization’s competences.


The position will be part of the Services purchasing team and reports to Global Purchasing Manager for Services.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be part of our Global Indirect Purchasing team and play a key role in improving our productivity, overall business and optimize the purchasing of services related to our operations for the category of Transportation. You will have the global responsibility for the purchase of selected sub-categories in Transportation together with operational purchasing responsibility for complex projects. The role presents a unique opportunity to upskill our organization by applying your knowledge of best-in-class purchasing practices in the category.
You will be actively engaging and leading global and regional contract negotiations, communicating and cooperating with our suppliers and stakeholders. Other activities include identification of saving opportunities and development of the sub-categories in your area of responsibility. Operational purchasing and administrative activities come as an inherent part of the role.

Specific objectives of the role are, but not limited to:
Actively manage category spend and drive the cross functional team to identify cost improvement opportunities, and secure implementation.
Find, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs.
Execute complex sourcing projects that requires specification development, TCO modelling and senior stakeholder alignments
Mentor Buyers in the team and/or stakeholders related to the Category.

Requirements
To be successful in this position, the candidate should have a (Bachelor or Master) degree and have several years experience and expertise in working with purchasing. Additionally, we would like to see:
Analytical and logical mindset and ability to design and analyse large RFQs in Excel
Several years of experience as a buyer or category leader in automotive and related industry
Strong communication skills and business mind-set.
A proactive, goal-oriented and cross-functional approach.
Experience in transportation and logistics purchasing is a merit but not a necessity
Experienced in stakeholder management and motivated to lead global as well as regional negotiations with our suppliers and stakeholders.
Flexible and comfortable in a rapidly changing and demanding matrix organization.
Being fluent in the English language is a must. Other languages such as Swedish and Polish are beneficial.

Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

About the position
OUR GOAL is to enable KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE to be competitive in the global marketplace by becoming a second to none global purchasing organization.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Global Category Buyer responsible for Metal Raw Materials and Forgings mainly steel, iron and brass, based in our Swedish / Gothenburg office. The position holder will oversee approximately 60-80M Euro in spend.
Managing the assigned resources and owning all relevant strategic global purchasing activities for the assigned direct categories.
The candidate will be actively engaging and executing global and regional contract negotiations, communicate, cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders and to being the facilitators for solution oriented cross functional teamwork to meet our KA business objectives.
Other activities include development and implementation of category strategies, identify saving opportunities, and lead the supplier review meetings.
This role is very important and will report to the Global Category Director for MET, located in Sweden.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry, preferable within raw material procurement of metals
Expertise in global direct material purchasing and supplier management
Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Entrepreneurial mindset
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Management
Business fluent in English written and spoken

What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to hiring manager Patrik Diurhuus Lindqvist, Global Category Director MET, +46 72 190 2698, [email protected] Visa mindre

About Kongsberg Automotive
Kongsberg Automotive is part of the Kongsberg Automotive group. This offers you as employee great opportunities to grow and develop on a global scale. The product development within Kongsberg Automotive is subject to global competition, with high demands on our performance. Our objective is to be in the global frontline of our product ranges where electronics is having an increasing impact on our designs. Working towards global customers and suppliers means a great portion of international contacts. You are a part of a functional team that works with the full range from concept studies to product design and refinement of existing products.

Are the following statements a match?
You are passionate to lead people and projects collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve a common goal.
You are interested in working in a growing and fast paced environment, shaping the future.
You are curious, proactive, and liking to go the extra mile.

If yes, then you may be our new Purchasing Manager!

About the position
You will lead an international team of skilled Project Buyers located in Gothenburg - Sweden, Epila - Spain and Normanton - UK and take responsibility for managing the sourcing of new projects, for implementing technical as well as supplier changes.
You will be responsible to define the project purchasing strategy and to align this with the Flow Control Business Unit management and the purchasing organization.
Your targets will be to ensure sourcing of all required components on time and at expected cost level, ensuring the fill of the cost improvement pipeline for the Business Unit and implement together with the team various cost improvement measures on time. You will be located in our office in Gothenburg Sweden and report to the Vice President of Global Project Purchasing and you will be a part of the Flow Control Systems BU Leadership Team.
Who are you?
You should be a driver of your role. We’re looking for someone who’s getting things started, finding support, and making sure things are moving to a successful finish.
You should be strong in your position and your direction but open for other positions and compromise.
You should be able to take responsibility and act honest and open with colleagues as well as with external partners.

Qualifications and experience
University Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent
+5 years of experience in purchasing functions
Leadership skills, personal drive and confidence to lead and work with cross functional, international teams
Proactive personality and used to support the team, ensure continuous learning, and strengthens the team’s vision
Uncompromising personal integrity
Excellent analytical skills and strong intellectual curiosity that foster the ability to lead and work with cross functional international teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Able to travel as needed both internationally and domestically (up to 20%)



What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork



Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Thomas Kuchler, Vice President Project Purchasing
+41 79 825 20 71 Visa mindre

About the position
We are looking for a Skilled Project Purchasing professional to strengthen our highly dynamic, and global Project Purchasing Team. You will be part of the purchasing department and Kongsberg Automotive’s (KA) Flow Control Systems business unit. Your contribution will have significant impact to Kongsberg Automotive’ s future growth and the success of our Product development and Product launches. As a Project buyer you will be part of developing new products with new technologies to meet the new demand of Automotive business and sustainable solutions. We count on your technical interest combined with your commercial mindset to support the development of these new products. At Kongsberg we are a true global team, and you will work together with colleagues around the globe. The position requires a lot of interaction with the different roles in the organisation as well as externally.
The position can be based either in Gothenburg, Sweden or Epila, Spain.


Responsibilities
Purchasing team member in the Business Unit/Segment’s NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
Be the main purchasing interface towards suppliers during the project, lead technical reviews with suppliers, make sure project deliverables from supplier side are met on time and budget
Support sales and engineering with project cost/pricing objectives in close cooperation with the Category Buyer and up-to-date process expertise
Communicate with Category team about specific supplier needs and support investigation of new supplier base when required
Initiate and coordinate supplier VAVE (value engineering) activities, including organization of supplier days and workshop
Carry out out project management, planning activities and maintain reporting
Undertake negotiations with suppliers in coordination with Category Buyers and contribute to the quotation to customers

Requirements
Relevant Bachelor or Master’s degree
Experience in purchasing and/or project function is required. Automotive experience is a plus
Good working knowledge of MS Office and skills in Excel is required. SAP experience is an advantage
Fluent in English (oral and written)
Well-organised and structured both when working independently and when working in a team
Good communication skills and ability to easily connect with other people
Accountable and with a desire to continuously improve day-to-day operations
Solution and result driven with the capacity to prioritise and find right solutions to meet targets
#LI-Hybrid


What we offer
The role is based either in Gothenburg, Sweden or Epila, Spain.
If this sounds interesting and likely to be the right challenge for you, we would be pleased to receive your application lates June 14th, 2022. The applications will be handled on an on-going basis and the position may be filled before application deadline date.


Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

About the position
We are looking for a Skilled Project Purchasing professional to strengthen our highly dynamic, and global Project Purchasing Team. Your contribution will have significant impact to Kongsberg Automotive’ s future growth and the success of our Product development and Product launches. As a Project buyer you will be part of developing new products with new technologies to meet the new demand of Electrification in the Automotive business. We count on your technical interest combined with your commercial mindset to support the development of these new products. At Kongsberg we are a true global team, and you will work together with colleagues around the globe. The position requires a lot of interaction with the different roles in the organisation as well as externally.
The role is based in Mölndal Sweden and will report to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
Job profile
• Purchasing team member in the Business Unit/Segment’s NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
• Be the main purchasing interface towards suppliers during the project, lead technical reviews with suppliers, make sure project deliverables from supplier side are met on time and budget
• Support sales and engineering with project cost/pricing objectives in close cooperation with the Category Buyer and up-to-date process expertise
• Communicate with Category team about specific supplier needs and support investigation of new supplier base when required
• Initiate and coordinate supplier VAVE activities, including organization of supplier days and workshop
• Carry out project management, planning activities and maintain reporting
• Undertake negotiations with suppliers in coordination with Category Buyers and contribute to the quotation to customers
Requirements
• Relevant Bachelor or Master degree
• Experience in purchasing and/or project function is required. Automotive experience is preferred
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and strong skills in Excel is required. SAP experience is an advantage
• Fluent in English (oral and written), preferable knowledge of other languages such as German, French and Chinese is also valued
• Well-organised and structured both when working independently and when working in a team
• Good communication skills and ability to easily connect with other people
• Accountable and with a desire to continuously improve day-to-day operations
• Solution and result driven with the capacity to prioritise and find right solutions to meet targets
• Technical knowledge in Mechanical and/or Electrical parts is a plus
What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Sweden. Visa mindre

About the job
OUR GOAL is to enable KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE to be competitive in the global marketplace by becoming a second to none global purchasing organization.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a Global Category Buyer based in our Swedish / Gothenburg or Polish / Pruszkow office. The Position holder will oversee approximately 40M Euro in spend.
Managing the assigned resources and owning all relevant strategic global purchasing activities for the assigned indirect categories.
The candidate will be actively engaging and executing global and regional contract negotiations, communicate, cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders and to being the facilitators for solution oriented cross functional teamwork to meet our KA business objectives.
Other activities include development and implementation of category strategies, identify saving opportunities, and lead the supplier review meetings.
This role is extremely important and will report to the Global Category Manager for Machinery, Equipment and Tooling.

Who are you?
You are a passionate buyer and strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills! With a high level of energy and progressive and innovative ideas.
We want to become a world class, second to none purchasing organization - keep winning and take our successful purchasing team to the next level.

Qualifications and experience
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry
· Expertise in global direct material purchasing and supplier management
· Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Entrepreneurial mindset
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Management
· Business fluent in English written and spoken

What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork


Candidates must be eligible to work in Sweden. Visa mindre

About the job
OUR GOAL is to enable KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE to be competitive in the global marketplace by becoming a “second to none” global purchasing organization.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a Category Buyer based in our Swedish / Gothenburg or Polish / Pruszkow office. The Position holder will oversee approximately 30Mio Euro in spend.
managing the assigned resources and owning all relevant strategic global purchasing activities for the assigned indirect categories.
The candidate will be actively engaging and executing global and regional contract negotiations, communicate and cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders.
Other activities include development and implementation of category strategies, identify saving opportunities, and lead the supplier review meetings.
This role is extremely important and will report to the Global Category Manager for Machinery, Equipment and Tooling.


Who are you?
You are a passionate buyer and strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills! With a high level of energy and progressive and innovative ideas.
We want to become a world class, second to none purchasing organization - keep winning and take our successful purchasing team to the next level.

Qualifications and experience
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry
· Expertise in global direct material purchasing and supplier management
· Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Entrepreneurial mindset
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Management
· Business fluent in English written and spoken

What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Sweden. Visa mindre

About the job
OUR GOAL is to enable KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE to be competitive in the global marketplace by becoming a “second to none” global purchasing organization.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a Category Buyer based in our Swedish / Gothenburg office. The Position holder will oversee approximately 30Mio Euro in spend.
managing the assigned resources and owning all relevant strategic global purchasing activities for the assigned indirect categories.
The candidate will be actively engaging and executing global and regional contract negotiations, communicate and cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders.
Other activities include development and implementation of category strategies, identify saving opportunities, and lead the supplier review meetings.
This role is extremely important and will report to the Global Category Director for EAE, located in Sweden.


Who are you?
You are a passionate buyer and strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills! With a high level of energy and progressive and innovative ideas.
We want to become a world class, second to none purchasing organization - keep winning and take our successful purchasing team to the next level.

Qualifications and experience
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry
· Expertise in global direct material purchasing and supplier management
· Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Entrepreneurial mindset
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Management
· Business fluent in English written and spoken

What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Sweden.


Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Andreas Dävermo, Global Category Director EAE
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +46 72 217 40 42 Visa mindre

About the position
We are currently looking for a skilled and dedicated Category Manager - Transportation (f/m/x) to our Corporate Purchasing organization. This position will be based in Mölndal (Sweden) or Pruszkow (Poland) and will report to Global Purchasing Manager for Services based in Mölndal.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be part of our global international Indirect Purchasing organization and play a key role in improving our productivity and overall business. You will get global responsibility for purchase of transportation at KA, including Road, Air and Sea logistics services. The role presents a unique opportunity to upskill our organization in the area of transportation & logistics by applying your knowledge of best-in-class purchasing practices in the category.
You will be actively engaging and leading global and regional contract negotiations, communicate and cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders. Other activities include development and implementation of category strategies, identify saving opportunities, and lead the quarterly supplier review meetings.
Specific objectives of the role are:
• Actively manage category spend and drive the cross functional team to identify cost improvement opportunities, and secure implementation.
• Find, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs.
• Lead the internal cross functional Category Council (CC) - Plan and perform regular meetings with the CC Co-ordinate/align Category Strategy in CC and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Mentor Buyers in the team and/or stakeholders related to the Category.
Requirements
To be successful in this position, the candidate should have a (Bachelor or Master) degree and have significant experience and expertise in working with the category of logistic and transportation. Additionally, we would like to see:
• Strong communication and project management skills in combination with a technical understanding.
• A proactive, goal-oriented and cross-functional approach.
• Strong analytical and technical understanding.
• Result-driven, flexible to travel and can set priorities.
• High degree of personal integrity and confidence.
• Experienced in stakeholder management and motivated to lead global as well as regional negotiations with our suppliers and stakeholders.
• Being a self-going and self-motivated person.
• Flexible and comfortable in a rapidly changing and demanding matrix organization.
• Being fluent in the English language is a must. Other languages such as Polish, French and German are beneficial.
What we offer
• Work in a dynamic and developing company with endless opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to development of processes and tools for an evolving indirect purchasing organization.
• Challenges and opportunities to implement your own ideas and professional development within the category.
• Opportunity to improve skills and expand own and organization’s competences.
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

About the position
We are looking for a Skilled Project Purchasing professional to strengthen our highly dynamic, and global Project Purchasing Team. Your contribution will have significant impact to Kongsberg Automotive’ s future growth and the success of our Product development and Product launches. As a Project buyer you will be part of developing new products with new technologies to meet the new demand of Electrification in the Automotive business. We count on your technical interest combined with your commercial mindset to support the development of these new products. At Kongsberg we are a true global team, and you will work together with colleagues around the globe. The position requires a lot of interaction with the different roles in the organisation as well as externally.
The role is based in Mölndal Sweden and will report to the Director Project Purchasing, Powertrain & Chassis.
Job profile
• Purchasing team member in the Business Unit/Segment’s NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
• Be the main purchasing interface towards suppliers during the project, lead technical reviews with suppliers, make sure project deliverables from supplier side are met on time and budget
• Support sales and engineering with project cost/pricing objectives in close cooperation with the Category Buyer and up-to-date process expertise
• Communicate with Category team about specific supplier needs and support investigation of new supplier base when required
• Initiate and coordinate supplier VAVE activities, including organization of supplier days and workshop
• Carry out project management, planning activities and maintain reporting
• Undertake negotiations with suppliers in coordination with Category Buyers and contribute to the quotation to customers
Requirements
• Relevant Bachelor or Master degree
• Experience in purchasing and/or project function is required. Automotive experience is preferred
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and strong skills in Excel is required. SAP experience is an advantage
• Fluent in English (oral and written), preferable knowledge of other languages such as German, French and Chinese is also valued
• Well-organised and structured both when working independently and when working in a team
• Good communication skills and ability to easily connect with other people
• Accountable and with a desire to continuously improve day-to-day operations
• Solution and result driven with the capacity to prioritise and find right solutions to meet targets
• Technical knowledge in Mechanical and/or Electrical parts is a plus
What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

About the position
The Global Purchasing organization in Kongsberg Automotive is implementing an ambitious digitalization roadmap to meet internal and external requirements and to support purchasing performance excellence. Kongsberg Automotive is currently implementing a new Purchasing IT-platform Jaggaer (Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Contract Management, Sourcing/RFQ, Purchase-to-Order (P2O) etc.) which is a significant part of this digitalization roadmap. In parallel, a Purchasing transformation for Indirect material and services purchasing organization is ongoing, where the system is an important prerequisite and enabler. We are looking for someone who wants to embark this unique and fantastic journey together with our global team, and that takes the driving seat to become best in class in Purchasing data, systems, and processes.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a System & Process Manager who will:
Lead the development and implementation of Global Purchasing digitalization roadmap, implementation of purchasing systems and set up, usage of the system and data visibility and analysis within the Purchasing Organization, in close connection with other Systems & Process Managers, IS&T, Supplier Quality, Logistics, and other affected functions as applicable.
Primarily (but not limited to) be responsible for the systems, processes and data connected to:
Indirect products/services as well as
Purchasing performance/business control visualization and analytics
Lead the system and data exchange improvement towards the supplier base
Represent the purchasing organization in improvement projects within the company related to processes, systems and data
Drive change managements related to the points above



You will actively be part of our central System & Process team, interacting with all other stakeholders in purchasing and in Kongsberg Automotive, working very closely together striving for the same goal. As main responsible for the Indirect system transformation and implementation you will work closely with our Indirect Purchasing team and all the global stakeholders, who are currently transforming the Indirect purchasing through centralization and through rolling out a state-of-the art E-Procurement / P2O platform globally.
This role is key for us to reach our goal and you will report to Global Director for Process, System and Services located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The position location will be either Gothenburg, Sweden or Pruszkow, Poland
Who are you?
Do you want the freedom and maneuverability to make a change for real?
You are an enthusiastic, self-motivated and an accountable professional within the Purchasing system and process domain, a strong communicator with skills and experience within project management and system implementation. You especially have experience from working with Indirect Purchasing systems and processes. With a high level of energy, can-do attitude and ready to walk the extra mile, you will help us realize the vision to become a world class, second to none purchasing organization where digitalization is crucial.


Qualifications and experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in system and process management/ development + project management experience
Proven experience from global Indirect Purchasing systems and processes implementation
Experience in change management
Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
Strong logical thinking and analytical skills
Good communication skills, written and verbally
Degree in Business Engineering, IS/IT or other technical studies
Business fluent in English written and spoken
Team player

What we offer
High paced global environment with endless opportunities
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
Growth opportunities and career development
Integrity, accountability, creativity, and teamwork
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

Do you feel like your decades of experience, talent, and drive are not being fully utilized or recognized? Do you want the freedom to be amazing? Does taking on a challenge, seeing it as opportunity, and becoming the benchmark for purchasing performance excellence sound like a perfect fit? Then this position is for you!
Apply today!
Kongsberg Automotive is now looking for a Global Category Manager for Machinery, Equipment and Tooling who would like to be part of building the future and aiming to constantly be in the forefront of our areas.
The position is based at Kongsberg Automotive in Gothenburg
What will you do?
You will be owning all relevant strategic global purchasing activities for Machinery & Equipment which are required to support the massive increases in new business across all Business segments, overseeing approx. 60 M Euro in CAPEX spending.
You will be actively engaging and executing global and regional contract negotiations, communicate and cooperate with our suppliers and stakeholders. You will report to Zeljko our Director Global Indirect Purchasing, whom who is a great support and whom you can discuss and share experiences within the day-to-day activities.
Other responsibilities:
· Development and implementation of category strategies,
· Identify saving opportunities and lead the supplier review meetings.
· Actively support our purchasing digitalization roadmap by deploying and rolling out a state-of-the-art E-Procurement platform globally.
· Lead teams who are focused on problem solving.
How to be successful in this role?
You are an enthusiastic leader and strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills.
You have a high level of energy and, progressive and innovative ideas,
You are born manager with drive and can-do attitude, always ready to take the extra mile.
You will help us realize an enormous vision: to become a world class, second to none, indirect purchasing organization - keep winning and take our successful indirect purchasing team to the next level.
Who are you?
· 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry
· Expertise in global CAPEX purchasing and supplier management
· Proven track record in change leadership
· Efficient, proactive and a hands-on approach
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Entrepreneurial manager with relevant leadership experience
· Degree in Business Engineering or other technical or economic studies
· Fluent in English, written and spoken
What do we offer?
High paced global environment with endless opportunities.
Competent and supportive colleagues and inspiring and people-oriented leadership, all with great team spirit. The possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job. A workplace where you will develop and grow your career and yourself. A team to be proud to be part of.
Does this feel like the right challenge for you, then apply now!
Who are we?
Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable, and sustainable. With revenues of approx. EUR 1.1 billion and approximately 11600 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier.
The company is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland and has more than 30 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers.
Questions?
Hiring Manager: Zeljko Glisin - Director Global Indirect Purchasing
[email protected]
+49 160 97728374

HR: Simona Bojor - Recruiter
[email protected]
+46 76 769 45 70 Visa mindre

About the position
Kongsberg Automotive is seeking a Category Buyer within our office in Mölndal, Göteborg. This role will be instrumental in achieving significant cost reductions in line with budget targets, while improving product quality and supplier service levels. As a Category buyer for Rubber parts in Kongsberg Automotive (KA) you are strategically and regionally responsible for your category.
Responsibilities
Understand and support the development of Category Strategies for assigned (sub-)category within the European region.
Review preferred suppliers and ensure that suppliers from low-cost regions are identified where possible. Review gaps in the criteria for preferred suppliers.
Provide superior Supplier relationship management.
Prepare and submit RFQs related to new projects and current business benchmarks.
Support supplier negotiations and select suppliers in accordance with defined process and strategy.
Monitor adherence to commercial agreements, performance, and capacity of suppliers.
Manage tooling cost improvements, orders, and registration processes.
Review sourcing strategies for the assigned categories.
Ensure contractual coverage with our EU supplier.
Future growth with potential to expand to Lead Category Buyer Position within the Category Team – desire for growth and development.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Management.
Successful, multi-year (3+ years) track record in Purchasing.
Good SAP and ERP systems knowledge.
Very good Microsoft Office Package knowledge (mainly Excel, PPT).
Strong negotiation skills.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Production technology understanding, preferably in automotive.
Passion for reducing cost.
Strong written and oral communication skills; additional languages are a plus.

Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Kindly submit your application as soon as possible, but no later that 30th of September.

For any questions, please contact Tibor Szabo, Regional Category Manager, EMEA.
[email protected]
+421 911 910 117

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

About the position
We are looking for a top-level sourcing professional to our highly skilled, dynamic, and global MET Category Team. Your contribution will have significant impact to Kongsberg Automotive’ s bottom line result.
As a Category buyer for Metal Raw Material in Kongsberg Automotive (KA) you are strategically and globally responsible for your category, with an annual spend of around 70 MEUR. You will work closely with our local category buyers and project buyers around the globe. The position is located in our office in Mölndal, Göteborg or in Hallbergmoos, Germany.
Responsibilities
You are responsible for developing and maintaining a category strategy that fulfills KAs business needs and align them cross functionally. You are responsible for the category budget and to drive the teamwork to identify cost improvement opportunities, and secure implementation.
Your focus is to find, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs, and KA supplier requirements. You will make sure that KA has a supplier base that is capable to support KA’s growth plans in terms of innovation, footprint, cost, and capacity expansion. Negotiations will be a major part of your role as overall responsible for the commercial results and cost savings target for the Metal Raw Material category.
You will be the subject matter expert for Metal Raw Materials and will provide the organization with expert market outlook knowledge and define potential impact to the business.
Requirements
Bachelor or Master’s degree
Minimum 5 years strategic purchasing experience in the automotive industry
Experience from dealing with metal raw material suppliers and mills. Typical materials are brass, iron, zinc and various grades of steel rods, sheets and tubes
Business acumen, and commercial mindset
Demonstrated skills to plan and execute high level negotiations with excellent results.
Ability to develop strong business relationships and strategic alliances, both internally and externally.
Demonstrated communication skills, with an ability to convince and influence stakeholders.
Outgoing and committed team player with a strong commercial drive
Flexible and comfortable in a rapidly changing and demanding organization
Analytical skills
Fluent in English is a requirement, additional language is an advantage

Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
The role is based in Gothenburg, Sweden or in Hallbergmoos, Germany, international travel will be required. Kindly submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 30th of May.
For any questions, please contact:
Christopher Lindström, Global Category Director.
+46 707577834
Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

As Sales Director Europe (f/m/x) you will be responsible to develop, maintain, and execute the long-term profitable revenue growth plans for the Couplings Business Unit with European customers. You will lead a team of Key Account Managers as well as managing your own customer base.
This position will be based in Raufoss (Norway) or Gothenburg (Sweden).
Responsibilities
Lead Couplings sales planning and execution of strategies to increase sales growth with the European customer base. Establish, develop, and execute marketing/sales strategies, plans, and sales forecasts for the European market based on current and projected market and customers information
Coordinate and deliver rolling 5-year strategic plan every year for Europe
Manage and develop the competences and capabilities of the European sales team toward profitable growth and flawless customer program execution
Work is highly technical and complex in character and requires high technical and broad business knowledge
Requires independent problem solving and decision making with only very broad direction given on assignments
Develops multilevel internal/external contacts to provide customer support for area of responsibility
Services customers in accordance with external expectations and internal organizational standards and direction
Drive the business in selling existing products and introduction of new products and technology concepts to customers. Interfaces with internal and external contacts regarding product specifications, cost/price, timing, et cetera
Identifies and evaluates new business opportunities. Performs market and customer research as necessary
Assists internal engineering groups in developing products and cost information necessary to determine new technologies and right market pricing
Suggests new technologies and product modifications to assure that current and future products meet customers’ needs
Secure customers are respecting agreed terms & conditions including payment in time to meet NWC targets
Work together with sales & marketing team to secure internal standards, processes and required documentation are followed, completed, and stored within agreed timelines and -systems

Requirements
Experience managing others in a hectic team environment
Candidates must have an extensive experience in a similar role with OEM direct sales experience
Proven consistent, reliable track record with experience with multiple products, customers and/or project exposure. Must have mastery of this field including ability to gain thorough knowledge / expertise of products, customers, competitors, technologies, and programs in respective area
Achievement and experience with managing a broad range of product technologies preferred
Must be able to oversee the management of programs and take responsibility for critical programs based on large sales volume and/or strategic importance
Must be able to develop long-term strategies to meet future business needs and growth opportunities
Demonstrated decision making/leadership abilities in managing multiple programs to meet goals (quality, cost, and delivery of programs) from concept through launch and serial delivery
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions
Must have experience with project financial responsibilities to develop strong profitable business cases as well as post project analyses

Application / Contact
We want your Integrity, your Accountability, your Teamwork your Creativity.
We encourage all interested applicants to apply and embrace diversity within our workforce. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth. If this sounds challenging and interesting, we are looking forward to receiving your application by registering your CV and motivation letter in English at our website: http://www.kongsbergautomotive.com/careers
Please inform us regarding your preferred work location, earliest entry date and salary expectations.
For any questions or further information, please contact Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Håkon Amundsen at [email protected] Visa mindre

Turn passion into purpose
Are you looking for a new challenge that puts you in charge of performing your duties? Then you will find the KA Group as an attractive employer. When you work for us, you have more than a job. With your skills and ideas, you have the opportunity to make an impact.
We are currently looking for a Vice President Global Direct Category Management in Sweden who will be reporting to the EVP Purchasing. The position will be based in Gothenburg, Sweden and has a global responsibility that involves travelling over several days to other Kongsberg Automotive sites.
Responsibilities
Ensure alignment and delivery of the Category strategy and execution
Ensure process discipline in all sourcing activities globally
Ensure clarity of ownership of defined categories in order to drive improved business plans with our suppliers
Lead the coordination of sourcing requirements with all Segment/BU project managers and optimize bundling opportunities
Keep a holistic view on new and carry over business that shall be scrutinized, securing capacity, minimizing risk, with right sourcing decisions and securing alignment with the supplier(s) with longer term LTA’s
Enable the team’s capabilities and knowledge of supplier base, processes, cost structures and markets so they can lead commercial negotiations and be the “one face” towards the supplier for optimal negotiation results and improving cost saving opportunities
Proactively manage supplier and supplier chain risk coupled with improved supplier relationships
Prepare overall saving budget to meet Segments / BU saving target, maintain forecast and fulfilment
Ensure personal objectives for the team that are in line with the overall targets defined for the Purchasing function and KA
Develop the right competencies within organization to deliver overall strategic objectives

Requirements
Educated to MSc degree level and/ or MBA
+10 years of experience from similar leadership levels within category management and the automotive business
Leadership skills, personal drive and confidence to lead and work with cross functional international teams
Proactive personality and used to support the team, ensure continuous learning and strengthens the team’s vision
Uncompromising personal integrity
Excellent analytical skills and strong intellectual curiosity that foster the ability to lead and work with cross functional international teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Able to travel as needed, both internationally and domestically (up to 20%)

Application
We offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth. If this sounds challenging and interesting, we are looking forward receiving your application by registering your CV and motivation letter in English here at our website.
Please inform us regarding your earliest possible entry date and salary expectations.
Kongsberg Automotive provides world-class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable. Visa mindre

About the position
We are looking for a top-level sourcing professional to our highly skilled, dynamic, and global MEC Category Team. Your contribution will have significant impact to Kongsberg Automotive’ s bottom line result.
As a Category buyer for Springs, Fasteners and Catalogue parts in Kongsberg Automotive (KA) you are strategically and globally responsible for your category, with an annual spend of around 16 MEUR. You will work closely with our local category buyers and project buyers around the globe. The position is located in our office in Mölndal, Göteborg.
Responsibilities
You are responsible for developing and maintaining a category strategy that fulfills KAs business needs and align them cross functionally. You are responsible for the category budget and to drive the teamwork to identify cost improvement opportunities, and secure implementation.
Your focus is to find, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs, and KA supplier requirements. You will make sure that KA has a supplier base that is capable to support KA’s growth plans in terms of innovation, footprint, cost, and capacity expansion. Negotiations will be a major part of your role as overall responsible for the commercial results and cost savings target for the Springs/fasteners product category.
You will be the subject matter expert for Springs, Fasteners and Catalogue parts and will provide the organization with expert market outlook knowledge and define potential impact to the business.
Requirements
Bachelor or Master’s degree
Minimum 5 years strategic purchasing experience in the automotive industry
Demonstrated skills to plan and execute high level negotiations with excellent results.
Ability to develop strong business relationships and strategic alliances, both internally and externally.
Demonstrated communication skills, with an ability to convince and influence stakeholders.
Outgoing and committed team player with a strong commercial drive
Flexible and comfortable in a rapidly changing and demanding organization
Analytical skills
Fluent in English is a requirement, additional language is an advantage

Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
The role is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, international travel will be required.


For any questions, please contact:
Camiel Davenport, Global Category Director.
+1-248-639-8763

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date. Visa mindre

Kongsberg Automotive provides world-class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable. With revenues of approx. EUR 1.1 billion and approximately 11.500 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland and has more than 25 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers.


Cost Specialist

About the position
We are now looking for a committed and motivated Cost Specialist to our global purchasing team. You will work closely with the global category managers and project buyers for injection moulding, rubber, and foam in order to support strategic purchasing processes and projects. You will also be supporting calculations for other categories based upon your background and experience. The position will be based in our facilities in Mölndal, Gothenburg.
Alternatively, this position could be located at our Tech Center in Hallbergmoos near Munich, Germany.

Responsibilities
-Support Design to Cost optimizations for projects in early development or concept phase in close cooperation with R&D, ensure optimized choice of technology, materials and manufacturing process considering our suppliers' manufacturing capabilities
-Support project purchasing and sales with quick cost estimates in the Define and Quote phase
-Support project purchasing with cost model targets for the supplier awarding process, detailed analysis of cost breakdowns from supplier vs. our internal cost model breakdowns, active support in the negotiations with the suppliers targeted for sourcing
-Support change management process, verify new price and ensure accuracy in quote from supplier, support the evaluation and the commercial impact of engineering changes
-Support VSM and VA/VE activities at supplier to optimize cost, e. g. by initiating changes in the manufacturing process or changes on the components
-Assist project buyers with tooling cost calculations
-Perform cost breakdown analysis of supplier prices / quotes
-Support the continuous development of Cost Estimation methodology
-Train the purchasing community and other departments on cost drivers and cost structure
-Perform and manage cost reviews or audits at suppliers and ensure implementation of findings


Requirements

-Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial engineering, engineering or business administration
-Minimum of five to ten years working experience, within the automotive industry would be advantageous
-Strong analytical and number driven mindset
-Detailed market knowledge and awareness of current and upcoming technological and manufacturing trends
-Negotiation skills
-Project management skills would be advantageous
-Team player with extended verbal & written communication skills at all levels
-Energetic, highly self-motivated and detail-oriented with an international mindset
-Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal


Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.


We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills

In Kongsberg Automotive we embrace diversity within our workforce. We make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills and pride ourselves on having a strong culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.

We aim to employ the world's brightest minds, providing a limitless pool of ideas and opportunities, who will incorporate our core values within their work. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles and offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth.

Welcome to an outstanding career in Kongsberg Automotive!


KA careers: jobs.kongsbergautomotive.com
Web: kongsbergautomotive.com

Application Id: 597

Posting date: Nov 29, 2019

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Kongsberg Automotive provides world-class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable. With revenues of approx. EUR 1.1 billion and approximately 11.500 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland and has more than 25 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers.



Global Category Buyer


We are looking for a top-level sourcing professional to our highly skilled, dynamic, and global category team. Your contribution will have significant impact to Kongsberg Automotives bottom line result.

As a Category buyer for Metal Raw Materials in Kongsberg Automotive (KA) you are strategically and globally responsible for your category. You will work closely with our project and product buyers around the globe. However, the majority of the business for this category is currently located in Europe. The position is located in our office in Mölndal, Göteborg, and is reporting to Purchasing Manager Category & Cost Management.


Responsibilities

You are responsible for developing and maintaining a category strategy that fulfills KAs business needs and align them cross functionally. You are responsible for the category budget and to drive the teamwork to identify cost improvement opportunities, and secure implementation.
Your focus is to find, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs, and KA supplier requirements. You will make sure that KA has a supplier base that is capable to support KA growth plans in terms of innovation, footprint, cost, and capacity expansion. Negotiations will be a major part of your role as overall responsible for the commercial results for the metal raw materials category.
You will be the subject matter expert for metal raw material, and will provide the organization with expert market outlook knowledge, and define potential impact to the business.


Requirements

-Bachelor or Master degree
-Minimum 5 years strategic purchasing experience in the automotive industry preferably with a knowledge/background in steel and/or other raw materials procurement.
-Business acumen, and commercial mindset
-Demonstrated skills to plan and execute high level negotiations with excellent results.
-Ability to develop strong business relationships and strategic alliances, both internally and externally.
-Demonstrated communication skills, with an ability to convince and influence stakeholders.
-Outgoing and committed team player with a strong commercial drive
-Flexible and comfortable in a rapidly changing and demanding organization
Analytical skills and fluent in English is a requirment


Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.


We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills

In Kongsberg Automotive we embrace diversity within our workforce. We make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills and pride ourselves on having a strong culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.

We aim to employ the world's brightest minds, providing a limitless pool of ideas and opportunities, who will incorporate our core values within their work. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles and offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth.

Welcome to an outstanding career in Kongsberg Automotive!

KA careers: jobs.kongsbergautomotive.com
Web: kongsbergautomotive.com

Application Id: 617

Posting date:: Dec 12, 2019

Apply Now: https://jobs.kongsbergautomotive.com/job/Mölndal-43135/517860802/?locale=en_US Visa mindre