Sourcing Professional

The sourcing professional will manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, and industrialization activities within the industrial off-highway electrification sector. The role coordinates cross-functional sourcing activities to secure timely, cost-effective supplier nominations aligned with category strategies and ensure compliant contract implementation.

• Collect project-specific requirements and prepare RFx packages aligned with category strategies.
• Conduct supplier due diligence, including NDAs, sanction screenings, and compliance checks.
• Represent the company in supplier meetings and coordinate sourcing activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Project Management.
• Lead supplier and contract negotiations to meet cost and timeline targets.
• Secure internal approvals through Sourcing Committees.
• Negotiate, sign, and implement supplier contracts using existing Scania templates.
• Drive supplier industrialization through project management, regular follow-ups, change management, and escalations.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the Project Purchasing Manager and Category Manager, and participate in cross-functional meetings and sourcing councils.

Experience

The candidate must have at least eight years of direct material sourcing experience in manufacturing, industrial, or automotive environments, expertise in mechanical components such as sheet metal, castings and/or welded structures, strong source-to-pay experience covering tendering, contract negotiations and closure, and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Law, or a related field. Proficiency in English and familiarity with PLM systems , ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Office are required; battery industry experience and experience integrating AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot into existing workflows are advantageous.

The candidate should be self-managing and proactive, with strong communication and reporting skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions in a dynamic environment. Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information are essential.

Our offer

ValueOne är specialister inom supply chain management, inköp och logistik. Vi erbjuder våra kunder tjänster inom tre affärsområden: uthyrning av inköp- och logistikkonsulter, rekrytering av inköpare och logistiker samt Management Consulting där ValueOne utvecklar våra kunders inköp, logistik och supply chain vad avser strategi, modell, metod, process, organisation och kompetens.

ValueOne offers a wide range of assignments at all levels within Supply Chain Management. Consultants at ValueOne join a team of leading procurement and logistics professionals and are offered:

• A market-based salary with the opportunity to influence their own earnings.
• An occupational pension.
• Sickness and healthcare insurance.
• A wellness allowance.
• Personal coaching and career guidance.
• Networking opportunities with colleagues and Supply Chain professionals through recurring events and lectures.
• Professional development through world-leading Supply Chain training in partnership with CIPS https://www.cips.org.