Category Buyer – Climate

It’s not about cars. It’s about people.
Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it’s at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.

At Procurement, you are part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base.
Ensuring the supply of materials and services – at the right cost, quality, and technology – is essential for the success for our client.

What’s in it for you?

Do you want to work with market-leading suppliers in a complex area, with components having a big impact on the final product? The Climate team is now looking for a new buyer.
The climate team is a part of the vehicle structure team with responsibility for all procurement related activities.
In this role, you will lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects including preparation, implementation, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, sustainability and contract management.
You will support, develop and implement supplier strategies, create and maintain commercial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

You enjoy working proactively with key stakeholders to understand your product/function, its market, delivery base, and potential innovation, to find ways to increase the value for our client, including cost, quality, and sustainability.
The role performs market analysis, prioritization, and identification of optimal negotiation tactics as well as handling business in current production.
As a person, you need to dare to question the status quo or specific paths with stakeholders, suppliers, people; and work proactively to build a better understanding and work for common solutions.

Do you fit the profile?
We believe you have a University degree in the relevant area and minimum 8 years of relevant work experience preferably from purchasing/procurement.
You possess negotiation skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and also have the ability to handle many issues/projects in parallel. You are of course fluent in English (written and spoken) with great communication skills in general.

On a personal level

To be successful in the role you need to have a business mindset, with high integrity and professionalism.
You are performance-driven with great communication and excellent cooperation skills.
You enjoy working co-operatively in teams as well as independent driving and completing tasks with a positive mindset.