Sourcing Manager – Sheet Metal Components – Projects

Job title:

Sourcing Manager – Sheet Metal Components – Projects

Company

Scania

Job description

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and Sustainable Transport solutions.At Purchasing, we are supporting this journey by making sure we are continuously working with suppliers that are best in class in their field, including cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.Are you attracted to work in a dynamic, international, and collaborative environment? Do you like to guide, share your experience, and be a mentor to others? Then, Sheet Metal Project Purchasing would be a good place for you.Who we are
We are a group responsible for Sheet Metal Components, and we work with all future projects in close collaboration with our cross-functions. We are a diverse team consisting of 10 team members with a mix of ages, genders, and nationalities. We all have our own areas of responsibility, but take pride in supporting and challenging each other to find the best solutions for Scania. Forming a climate where competence, as well as opinions, are openly shared is important for us.We enjoy solving problems both within the team and with our cross-functions and always try to find the best solutions for Scania. We feel motivated by delivering on and beyond our commitments and want to be seen as a reliable partner. We strive for a climate where opinions and knowledge are openly shared within the team and learning is continuous.Responsibilities
In the role of Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing Sheet Metal parts belonging to new Projects. You will play an important role in crucial cross-functional projects within Scania. You will also get a chance to work closely with colleagues from other brands within Traton like MAN & Navistar, as well as with colleagues across continents in Brazil, Europe & China. You will collaborate closely with R&D and other stakeholders to meet our demands for technique, quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.This position has a Job Architecture of Senior Professional 1, meaning you should be eager to learn and grow, starting by acquiring new skills with support and quickly progressing to applying them independently. The ideal candidate can guide colleagues in the team in complex situations, shape team practices with basic skills as a trusted expert and motivator, and ultimately innovate by contributing authoritative insights both within and outside the organization.Your profile
You are a person who has:

• Automotive Procurement experience for about 6 or 7 years with Sheet Metal parts, and you have a good track record both on a commercial and technical level.
• Skill to drive complex technical projects and long-term strategies.
• Source Suppliers, Negotiate and Follow-up Project Development along with suppliers.
• Passionate about doing business, a strong negotiator, and enjoy learning about technology and the business of the suppliers.
• Ability to think about Continuous Improvements
• Liking to support and guide other Sourcing Managers in the team
• Support the team by building basic skills & setting the way of working
• Good communication skills

To succeed in the role, you need to be analytical and structured. You take your own initiative, can act decisively when needed, and have the capacity to handle multiple tasks in parallel. You are good at maintaining relationships and like to represent purchasing internally as well as to suppliers in a professional way. You are self-driven with high integrity and eager to contribute to the development of our team and the purchasing organization. To take on this role, we see that you have:

• An academic degree in engineering, business, or similar.
• You also have at least 6 to 7 years of experience in technical or commercial roles within automotive purchasing.

I as a manager
My name is Shanmug and I have been working with Scania for more than 12 years, and have had different management positions last 10 years. I really enjoy working at Scania and especially with my team, which is truly international. As a manager, I believe that people are our greatest assets. I get motivated by developing the team and the team members, as well as finding the individual potential.Scania Offers
We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal, or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.Application
Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-09-07. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Shanmug, Project Purchasing Manager, Sheet Metal Components, shanmuganathan.e@scania.comWe look forward to your application!
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Expected salary

Location

Södertälje, Stockholm

Job date

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:47:57 GMT

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