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. 

This is us, your new colleagues

Supply Partner Development (SPD) is part of Resilient Supply Network & Project Management, a global organization within Volvo Group Purchasing with holistic responsibility over the Product Project portfolio, Volume & Supply Capacity Planning, Supply Partner Development (SPD) and Crisis and Risk Management. We deliver customer value via end-to-end product evolution ownership & resilient supply network, enabling the best Performance & Customer Success outcomes while fully coordinating with Volvo Group Technology, Volvo Group Operations and Volvo Brands within an efficient governance structure.

Supply Partner Development (SPD) team develops high-performing supply partners to secure sustainable performance to serve Volvo customers.

SPD Europe being the Strategic steering line for all SPD purchasing activities within Volvo Group Purchasing, we organize a strong collaboration within SPD purchasing teams spread across different sites/regions, and we are also the operational line responsible for SPD Europe business all along specific process steps and areas.

We are now looking for a colleague who would like to join our dynamic and goal-oriented team. We are proud to say that in our team we create TRUST by working with peers and colleagues. We deliver with world-class PERFORMANCE both hard and soft. We have fun at work and show PASSION in what we do. CUSTOMER SUCCESS is guiding us in the decisions. We CHANGE to stay ahead, and we continuously improve every day. 
Ready for a challenge? Good. Because we are ready for you. 

What are your new challenges and responsibilities?

As head of SPD  in charge of Powertrain, Fossil-free Materials (PFM) scope, you will

Lead a team of SPD engineers whose primary mission is to develop performance, assess and secure capacity at supply partners Ensure up-to-date knowledge of installed capacity at supply partners within your scope, and, when required, engage team members in capacity management activities  Provide team expertise to the buyers’ community to identify and capture improvement opportunities at supply partners, using a lean manufacturing approach  Provide team expertise in support of production to identify low-performing supply partners and contain, analyze root causes and improve the situation on site– this includes the use of all lean tools Drive and develop problem-solving techniques   Drive supply partner operational excellence Travel to and represent Volvo Group Purchasing at supply partners Recruit and manage team development 

You will be a member of the Supply Partner Development Leadership team and actively contribute to the development of the department and the SPD strategic line. You will report to the Head of Supply Partner Development.  

Are you our new colleague?

To succeed in this position, we believe that you have strong leadership experience and a good ability to manage stakeholders. You are business-driven with good communication skills. We also think you can manage diversity and offer opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a multicultural organization who believes that the best results are accomplished while working together, therefore we are continuously valuing our differences and learn from this. Another key aspect you have to succeed in this position is a problem-solving mindset and an ability to act quickly and directly.

 

You are highly driven and like speed. You can switch swiftly between activities as needed. As a leader, you care for your employees. You have inclusive leadership, make quick decisions, and can bring out the best from your team! You lead with passion, always perform with purpose, and ability to transform with vision. You and your team are enablers for the execution of Volvo Group’s & GTP’s business.

 

To join us we see that you have: A University degree in engineering or business management or supply chain management  Minimum 5 years of supply chain and/or production and or lean/operational excellence experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership position with direct reports in production or purchasing Preferably experience from the automotive or heavy commercial truck industry in quality, production, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, supplier development Strong cost management skills/experiences  Strong problem-solving skills/experiences  Excellent skills in communication with verbal and written English and building networks

 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

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”.