Acting Head of BEV FCEV Projects Purchasing

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. Acting Head of Electromobility (Emob) Projects Are you a curious changemaker who thrives in a fast-paced, global and complex environment? Does the opportunity to make an impact excite you, and are you looking for a career where you grow and learn every day? At Volvo Group Purchasing, we shape the world we want to live in, by leveraging our ecosystem of supply network partners to drive prosperity. Innovation, sustainability, diversity, competitiveness, resiliency, new business models, and digitalization are all key drivers in how we select partners, partners that have the same value based and people centric view of the world as we do here at Volvo Group. Together we deliver business value to our customers and the Volvo Group. We are looking for talent with passion, commitment and big ideas who want to make a difference. Sounds like you? Join our team! What is your Mission? As Purchasing Head of Electromobility (Emob) Projects, you are in charge of the introduction in our European plants of all electromobility new products or product modifications through the intro-blocks (IB). Your responsibility is to cover the complete vehicle introduction, and as such, you represent GTP in the specific electromobility stream governance as well as selected Technology Streams. You are leading a department gathering Project Managers Purchasing (PMP). You act as the GTP owner of the electromobility project portfolio as well as the EEE Vehicle Development Teams – and support GTP preparation in front of the Product governance up to Product Board. Main Responsibilities: You are responsible for the development, leadership and engagement within your team as well as securing purchasing deliverables within the new WOW in Streams leading to the complete vehicle Intro-blocks. You drive the department activities towards wanted position and secure needed communication with your main stakeholders. Other main activities Be a member in Supply Network Resiliency & Project Management (SNR&PM) Purchasing Leadership team and in an active way contribute to the development of the department Be a member of the Emob Purchasing Leadership Team and actively contribute to the fulfillment of the delivery of Emob Purchasing objectives Upon request you may represent Volvo Group Purchasing in the selected product governance bodies (such as Electric Propulsion Committee) Support preparation and report the Emob related product portfolio in front of GTX Heads & EVP sessions and Product Board Represent Volvo Group Purchasing Emob in cross functional project meetings whenever applicable and secure needed communication with cross-functional teams Contribute to Product Roadmap providing Volvo Group Purchasing inputs (Brands, GTX) Together with respective Volvo Group Purchasing Commodity heads, drive the deployment of Extended Commodity Management Teams as a mechanism for securing full alignment between Emob Commodities segment strategies and business plans and the stream-based product evolution process Secure that the project requirements are transferred to the purchasing teams through the sourcing plans Secure that Purchasing requirements are taken into account in projects pre-requisites via Technology & Vehicle Streams way of working Secure set targets and KPI fulfilment for the Purchasing Project organization Coordinate purchasing QDCF-TSR deliverables according to plan Manage the development of staff Secure and Manage resources within his/her area Responsible for the budget & operating expenses Work in accordance with the Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Values. Sign off Final Development Contracts on behalf of purchasing for his/her area of responsibility Who are you? For this role, it is important that you have a strong leadership experience, and an excellent ability to manage stakeholders. You must be business driven, have good communication skills and excel in cross-functional work coordination. We also expect you to have the ability to manage diversity and offer opportunities for personal/professional development. University degree in Engineering/technology and/or Business Administration Knowledgeable in current and future business trends, technology and markets Ability to communicate, inspire and drive result in a global matrix organization Face problems and act quickly and directly Provide direct & actionable feedback Ability to handle uncertainty and the unexpected. Holds things together during tough times Ready for the next move? Do not hesitate to send your application today! Location: Lyon, France or Gothenburg, Sweden #J-18808-Ljbffr