Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Innovation Buyer (Seatbelt).

           If you think you'll like to manage the following responsibilities at higher standards:

• Together with suppliers and our RDE teams you will increase the level of innovation in our products and ensure a design that is optimized for quality, product cost and efficient supply chain solutions
• You will explore business opportunities with new innovation partners and manage supplier and partner involvement in new product development phases
• Responsible Buyer in strategic initiatives, advanced engineering studies and product development projects for the Seatbelt area
• Scout & manage key suppliers and partners for collaborations on new technologies and innovations
• Manage supplier involvement in development phases including contract, risk & IP MGMT, technical feasibility assessment, early cost estimations and RFQs
• Coordinate the activities related to new developments with other SCM functions such as Segment Buyers, Cost- Engineers, Supplier Quality and Logistic
• Support first market launch of new developments and innovations
• Travels will be required on demand

     and if you have/are:

• The position requires a master or bachelor´s degree in Engineering or other related area, a high level of technical background as well as a broad experience from purchasing / supply chain area (Ideally several years of professional experience in technical purchasing and or Automotive)
• With an ability to structure and organize your work as well as to collaborate in crossfunctional teams you will successfully manage both strategical and operational perspectives to achieve your goals. You take overall responsibility for your work and ensure the involvement of key competencies & stakeholders when required
• The role requires that you can communicate freely in German and English in speech and writing and that you have a well-developed communicative ability within a global context

 

Then we will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

Our international work environment can offer you challenging and rewarding opportunities. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.                                                                                                 More lives saved – more life lived!